To start the engine
1. Make sure that the drive system is engaged, see
engage and disengage the drive system on page 13 .
2. Lift up the cutting deck and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
4. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to neutral position.
Note:
Do not run the starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before you try again.
5. Turn the key to the lights position to make the
headlights come on.
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6. Let the engine run at half throttle (B) for 3-5 minutes
before you apply heavy load.
7. Push the throttle control to full throttle position (C).
A
Note:
To engage the blades when the engine is at full
speed causes strain on the drive belts. Do not apply full
throttle until the cutting deck has been lowered to the
mow position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the parking brake pedal down and then
release it to release the parking brake.
3. Carefully press down one of the speed pedals. The
speed increases the more the pedal is pressed
down. Use pedal (1) to move forward, and pedal (2)
to reverse.
4. Release the pedal to brake.
5. Select cutting height (1–10) with the cutting height
lever.
B
C
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