Starting The Engine - Poulan Pro P46ZX Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Starting the Engine

1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release
button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the
lifting lever backward to the locked (transport)
position.
3. Activate the park brake by pushing the release
button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch down.
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5. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral position.
6. Move the throttle to the middle position. If the
engine is cold, the choke control should be
pulled up.
7. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
8. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Push the choke control in gradually when the
engine has started.
9. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use.
10. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blades
Clear the lawn of stones and other objects.
Running
1. Release the park brake by moving the lever
downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the engine is
running and the operator tries to leave the
seat without first setting the park brake, the
engine will shut off.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Push the release button on the cutting height
lever, move lever to the pin and then release
the button.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.