OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.
3. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch downwards.
4. Move the steering / park brake controls firmly
out to the locked position.
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle throttle
position. If the engine is cold, the choke
control should be pulled up.
6. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not
operate the starter for more than five seconds
each time. If the engine does not start, wait
approximately ten seconds before retrying.
1. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
2. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let
the engine to operate 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 pulling the steering
/ park brake controls inwards to the neutral
position at the same time.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the operator
tries to leave the seat with the engine running,
without first setting the park brake, the engine
will shut off.
2. Lower the mower deck to the desired cutting
height.
3. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit
symbol).
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
5. Pull control levers inward and slowly move
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.