To start a warm engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
to
page 16 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
set the cutting deck in transport position or mow
position on page 14 .
4. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. If the temperature is low, let the engine become
warm before you start to cut grass.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
to
page 16 .
3. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
4. Pull the choke control. Refer to
control on page 14 .
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
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To
Do not operate the
To use the choke
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. Push the choke control slowly until it is fully pushed.
9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to
the fast position (D) to warm up the engine. If the
temperature is low, some minutes is necessary for
the engine to get warm.
CAUTION:
temperature is less than 40° F (4° C),
you must let the engine operate 1 minute
at idle speed before you operate the
product. This is to let the transmission
warm up. Make sure that the brake pedal
is fully released.
To start the engine when the battery is weak
WARNING:
make explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames
and smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it must be
charged.
If the jumper cables are used for emergency starting,
follow the procedures below:
A
B
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery (B-C).
CAUTION:
circuit does not occur against the
chassis of the product.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal (D) of a fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (A) to
good chassis ground, away from the fuel tank and
battery.
Do not operate the
If the ambient
Lead-acid batteries can
C
D
Be careful that a short
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