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mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when
absolutely necessary.
1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the
two roll bar pins (Figure 6).
2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and
install the two pins and secure them with the
hairpin cotter pins (Figure 6).
Important: Always use the seat belt with
the roll bar in the operate (raised) position.
Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured
with the seat latch.
Figure 6
1. Roll bar
2. Raised position
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Turn the valve to the LH or RH tank.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to
engage the parking brake.
3. Push down on the PTO switch to the "disengage"
position.
3. Pin
4. Hairpin cotter pin
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be
in the seat to start the engine.
4. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
5. On a warm engine, place the throttle in the
"SLOW" position.
6. On a cold engine, (below 14°F (-10°C)), place the
throttle in the "MIDWAY" position.
Note: Do Not use fuel left over from summer.
7. Turn ignition switch to the "ON" position.
Depress the glow plug switch and the glow plug
light will turn on. Hold switch as required by
chart below. Turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position. Release the ignition switch as
soon as the engine starts.
Glow Plug Chart
Ambient Temperature
Above 50°F (10°C)
50°F (10°C) to 23°F (-5°C) Approximately 5 seconds
Below 23°F (-5°C)
Limit of continuous use
The glow plug light, located near the glow
plug switch, will illuminate when the switch is
depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow
plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more then ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor and/or fuel
solenoid.
8. Move the throttle to the "SLOW" (if in
"MIDWAY") and let the engine warm up a few
minutes before moving the throttle to the "FAST"
position.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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Operation
Hold Glow Plugs On
NO NEED
Approximately 10 seconds
20 seconds