Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - White Outdoor LT942H Operator's Manual

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
IMPORTANT:
1. Start engine as previously instructed in this Operator's Manual.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key
switch module. See Figure 4.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red
indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will
be ON while activated. See Figure 4.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
IMPORTANT:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully depressing the brake pedal and holding it down while
gently pushing the parking brake button inward.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 7 manual for
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO lever in the Blade Stop position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position
and activate Choke.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to
the ON position.
Do not hold the key in the START position for
IMPORTANT:
longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate choke and move the
throttle control lever to the FAST position.
NOTE: Do not leave choke control on while operating the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and
cause the engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair damage before restarting.
1. If the blades are engaged, move the PTO lever to the
"Blade Stop" position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
1. disengaging PTO lever
2. depressing brake pedal
3. engaging parking brake
If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden
stops while driving the tractor.
Do not mow on slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
Keep hands and feet away from the opening of the
cutting deck.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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