Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1.
Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch
Note:
Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
You may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2.
Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
Figure 25
1. O
position
N
Starting the Engine
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter
motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the
starter motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before operating the engine starter again.
(Figure
25).
(Figure
25).
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2. O
position
FF
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
26).
2.
Engage the parking brake; refer to
the Smart Park
3.
Move the throttle control to the F
4.
Turn the key to the O
the key.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
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Figure 26
position
FF
Operating
™
Parking Brake (page
position.
AST
position and remove
FF
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(Figure
23).