OPERATION
4. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
5. Set pin at desired cutting height. (Height
selection pin is removed by rotating 180
Make sure that the pin is inserted fully through
the both sides of the height panels.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport
position by pushing the lift pedal forward.
3. Engage the park brake, pulling the lever
upwards.
4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch downwards.
5. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral position.
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6. Move throttle control to the middle position. If
the engine is cold, pull the choke control up.
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7. Set the fuel tank valve to the desired tank.
8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
10. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Disengage the park brake by moving the lever
downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. When the engine
is running, attempt by the operator to leave
the seat without first setting the park brake will
shut off the engine.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Release deck height control by pushing the
pedal forward to lower the deck to selected
setting.