Operating the Throttle
The throttle control moves between F
(Figure
12).
Always use the F
position when engaging the mower
AST
blades with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Operating the Ignition Switch
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait
15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note: You may need to repeat the cycle for starting the
engine when you start it for the first time after you have filled
a completely empty fuel system with fuel.
and S
AST
LOW
G008946
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve
positions
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage
(Figure
Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when starting the
engine.
1. O
position
N
17
15).
Figure 15
2. O
position
FF