Poulan Pro PPX46Z Manual Del Operador página 17

OPERATION
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed downward
into the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be up into the engaged
position.
• Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release
button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the
lifting lever backward to the locked (transport)
position.
3. Engage the park brake by pushing the release
button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
4. Push the blade switch down to disengage the
mower blades.
5. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral position.
6. Move throttle control to the middle position. If
the engine is cold, pull the choke control up.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Running
1. Release the park brake by moving the lever
down.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the engine is
running and the operator tries to leave the
seat without first setting the park brake, the
engine will shut off.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Push the release button on the cutting height
lever, move lever to the pin and then release
the button.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
6. Rotate control levers inward and slowly move
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.
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