Briggs & Stratton Legacy XL Operator's Manual page 18

Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST
position and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, fully depress the
brake pedal or set the parking brake.
2. Set the cruise control lever in neutral and make sure that
your feet are not depressing the ground speed control
pedals.
3. Disengage the PTO.
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Close the CHOKE.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
6. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
7. After the engine starts, open the choke and move the
engine throttle control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by
running it for at least a minute. Set the throttle to FULL
before engaging the PTO switch or driving the tractor.
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Stopping the Tractor and Engine
1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral and
engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Place the throttle control in the position specified in the
engine owner's manual provided in the operator's packet
shipped with your tractor. Follow any recommended
stopping procedures.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the key.
Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all the controls and see the
dashboard display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that
the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the
tractor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the
engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).
Mowing
1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is
disengaged.
2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
3. Set the hydraulic selector switch to REAR. Fully lower
the mower using the attachment lift lever.
4. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level.
5. Set the throttle to FULL.
6. Set the PTO selector to MID PTO ONLY. Engage the
PTO switch.
7. Begin mowing. See Section LC for tips on mowing
patterns, lawn care, and troubleshooting information.
8. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
9. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND
ENGINE).