Starting the Engine
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter
motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the
starter motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before operating the engine starter again.
Figure 18
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
15).
2.
Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P
position.
ARK
3.
Move the throttle lever the indicated position and
let the engine idle for 1 minute.
•
For Kawasaki engines, move the throttle
lever to the S
•
For Kohler engines, move the throttle lever
halfway between the half and full throttle
positions.
4.
Turn the key to the O
the key.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
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position
FF
position.
LOW
position and remove
FF
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