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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to
neutral locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 18.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to off (Fig. 15).
4. Move the choke control to on position before starting a
cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After
engine starts, move choke control to off position.
5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before
starting a cold engine.
6. Turn ignition key to start position. When engine starts,
release key.
Important
Do not engage starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 30 second
cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter motor.
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off
(Fig. 16). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke back to on for a few seconds. Then move the
throttle lever to desired setting. Repeat this as
required.
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Figure 15
1. PTO—On
2. PTO—Off
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 17).
2. Move the PTO (power take off) to off (Fig. 15).
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 18).
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off. This
helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped by turning the
ignition key to off.
4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
5. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
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Important
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage
1
may occur.
Operating the Power Take Off
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(PTO)
Figure 16
1. Choke—On
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
2. Choke—Off
power to the electric clutch.
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1
2
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Figure 17
1. Fast
2. Slow
someone accidentally starting the machine before
transporting or storing machine.
transporting or storing machine.
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
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2
3
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Figure 18
1. Off
2. Run
3. Start
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