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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE
To open the hood, simply lift up on
both sides of the hood.
1. Service the engine with oil and gasoline as de¬
scribed in the engine manual.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set tf e park¬
ing brake.
3. Place the lift and disengagement lever in the
DISENGAGED position. See figure 12.
■^NOTE
This unit is equipped with a
safety
interlock system
for your protec¬
tion. The purpose of the safety inter¬
lock system is to prevent the engino
from cranking or starting unless tho
clutch-brake
pedal
is
depressed
and
the
lift
and
disengagement
lever is in the disengaged position.
In
addition,
the
lift
and
disen¬
gagement lever must be in the dis¬
engaged position when the unit i s
put into reverse or the engine wi I
shut off. If the operator leaves the sest
with the lift and disengagement lever
engaged, the engine will shut off.
A
i
WARNING
1
Do not operate the lawn tractor
f
the interlock system is malfunctior -
ing because it is a safety device,
designed for protection.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position. See
figure 11.
5. Pull out choke knob to choke engine.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require chok¬
ing.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START positio i. When
the engine is running, let the key return tc the ON
position. See figure 11.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential
to
ensure
maximum
engine
and
mower life. The break-in consists of
running the engine at half speed for
a period of time required to use one
tank of gasoline. It is also recom¬
mended to change crankcase oil
after the first 5 hours of operation.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the unit
for any damage, and repair the dam¬
age before restarting and operating
the mower.
NOTE
If any problems are encountered, refer
to the Trouble Shooting Chart on page
21
.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Start the engine as instructed in previous column.
2. Move throttle control to % or full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
A CAUTION
Look to the rear before backing up.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the speed
control lever and moving to desired position.
NOTE
Use first speed position when operating
operating the lawn tractor for the first
time.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress¬
ing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE
When operating the unit initially, there
will be little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts
have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period.
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