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3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow
position on page 14
.
4. Move throttle control to fast position.
5. Pull out the choke control.
Note: For a warm engine start, it may not be
necessary to use the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and keep it
pushed down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
9. When the engine has started, slowly push in
the choke control until the engine runs smoothly.
When the engine operates smoothly, the attached
equipment can be operated and you can operate the
forward and rearward drive.
Note: If the engine runs roughly, pull the choke
control out for a few seconds and then continue to
push the choke control in slowly.
Note: If the engine does not accept the load,
restart the engine and let it warm up for one minute.
Follow the instructions above.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit in the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
to
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
page 16
.
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow
position on page 14
.
4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle
position.
5. Pull out the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and keep it
pushed down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
Note: If the engine does not start after some tries,
push the choke control in and wait some minutes
before you try again.
9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position to warm up the engine. If the
temperature is low, some minutes is necessary for
the engine to get warm.
CAUTION: If the ambient
temperature is less than 40° F (4° C),
you must let the engine operate 1 minute
at idle speed before you operate the
product. This is to let the transmission
warm up. Make sure that the brake pedal
is fully released.
10. Push in the choke control slowly.
To start the engine when the battery is weak
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries can
make explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames
and smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it must be
charged.
If the jumper cables are used for emergency starting,
follow the procedures below:
A
B
C
D
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery (B-C).
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