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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
This riding mower is equipped with a safety interlock system
designed for the protection of the operator. Do not operate the riding
mower if any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodi-
cally check the functions of the interlock system for proper operation.
WARNING
For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the riding mower
seat when starting the engine.
1.
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2.
Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat with both drive control
levers fully outward to each side in the neutral/start position. See
Figure 13.
LH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Throttle Control
Fully Forward to
CHOKE Position
3.
Engage the parking brake
4.
Make certain the PTO switch is in the DISENGAGED (down)
position.
5.
Pull the choke knob up into the CHOKE
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke
the engine.
6.
Push the throttle control to the FAST
RH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Parking Break
Engaged
PTO Switch in Down
(Disengaged) Position
Figure 13
.
position.
(full throttle) position.
OPERATION
7.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not crank the
engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the key to STOP
and wait at least 30 seconds to allow the engine's starter motor
to cool. Try again after waiting. If after a few attempts the engine
fails to start, do not keep trying to start it with the choke closed as
this will cause flooding and make starting more difficult.
8.
Once the engine warms up, push the choke knob down into the
OFF
position.
Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freezing,
ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the
battery is fully charged. Start the engine as follows:
1.
Be sure the battery is in good condition. Also, a warm battery has
much more starting capacity than a cold battery.
2.
Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher
volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline left over from
summer.
3.
Follow the previous instruction for Starting the Engine.
Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gasses. Make
certain the area is well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection,
and avoid sparks or flames near the battery.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, recharge the
battery. If a battery charger is unavailable and the riding mower must
be started, the aid of a booster battery will be necessary. Connect the
booster battery as follows:
1.
Connect the end of one cable to the disabled riding mower bat-
tery's positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to
the booster battery's positive terminal.
2.
Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery's
negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to
the frame of the disabled riding mower, as far from the battery as
possible.
3.
Start the disabled riding mower following the normal starting
instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order of their connection.
4.
Have the riding mower's electrical system checked and repaired
as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.
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