Before Starting - Cub Cadet RZT 17 Operator's Manual

WARNING
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.
• Vapors are flammable.
WARNING
• DO NOT start engine with air filter or
cover not properly installed. Serious injury
or death could result from backfire.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
♦
Store and fuel equipment in level position.
♦
Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)
♦
Use correct type of oil for expected starting
temperature. (See Oil.)
♦
Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See
equipment operating instructions.)
♦
Start lawn mower on hard surface or over
previously cut grass.
GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES
[1] Check oil level.
[2] Open fuel
shut-off valve
(if equipped).
[3] If choke and
throttle controls
are separate,
move choke
control to
CHOKE. Move
throttle to FAST.
[4] If choke and
throttle are on the
same control,
move control to
CHOKE or
START.

BEFORE STARTING

1/4 TURN
Choke Throttle
Combined Choke/Throttle
control
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch
will either activate a warning light or stop the engine when
the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions
supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine
which way your engine is equipped because the equipment
manufacturer supplies the oil pressure gauge.) See OIL
PRESSURE on page 12 for oil filling instructions.
♦
Periodically remove grass buildup under mower
deck. (See Maintenance.)
♦
After engine has started, let it warm up several
seconds to several minutes, depending on outside
temperature.
♦
For maximum performance and life, operate
engine with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST.
NATURAL / LIQUID PROPANE GAS
POWERED ENGINES
[1] Check oil level.
[2] Open fuel valve.
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STARTING