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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be sure to follow the instructions for the oil
and gasoline as described in the engine
manual.
2. Be sure the fuel shuft-off valve is open (must
be turned counterclockwise). See figure 17.
FIGURE 17. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
3. Set parking brake and place shift lever in
neutral position.
4. Place the clutch lockout in the "START" posi¬
tion. See figure 14.
5. Place the lift and disengagement lever in the
DISENGAGED position. See figure 10.
NOTE
This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system
for your
pro¬
tection. The purpose of the safety
interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting
unless the clutch pedal
is de¬
pressed and the lift and disen¬
gagement lever is in the disen¬
gaged position.
j WARNING {
Do not operate the rider if the inter¬
lock system is malfunctioning be¬
cause it is a safety device, designed
for protection.
6. Set the throttle control in the "CHOKE" posi¬
tion. See figure 10.
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position.
When the engine is running, let the key return
to the "ON" position. See figure 10.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the "OFF" posi¬
tion. Remove the key to prevent accidental star¬
ting.
NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential
to ensure maximum engine and
mower life. This consists of running
the engine at half speed for a period
of time required to use one tank of
gasoline. It is also recommended to
change crankcase oil after the first 2
hours of operation.
IMPORTANT
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the dam¬
age before restarting and operating
the mower.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Start the engine.
3. Release parking brake.
CAUTION
Parking brake MUST be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
4. Move throttle control to desired engine speed.
5. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into first
gear or reverse.
NOTE
DO NOT force the gear shift lever!
6. Release clutch pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
7. Depress the clutch pedal when shifting gears.
8. The mower is brought to a stop by depressing
the brake and clutch pedals. The drive belt will
be disengaged and the brake will be applied.
NOTE „
Unit
is equipped with separate
brake and clutch pedals. It is neces¬
sary to disengage clutch when
applying brakes to stop.
CAUTION
If the mower is not to be used
for a long period, place the gear
shift lever in NEUTRAL and stop
the engine. DO NOT leave the
machine on an incline.
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