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Section 2 -OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2.3
STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Take a comfortable position in seat of machine,
look around to make sure that the area you are going
to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note
of any stationary obstaclesE
NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from
starting if the blade engagement lever is in the "ON" (up)
position or if the clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If
the interlock system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE
the tractor until the interlock has been repaired.
2.
Push blade engagement lever down to the "OFF"
position. See Figure 2.4.
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BLADE
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
5.
Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed
control
to "CHOKE"
position.
Little or no
choking
will be needed when
restarting
a warm
engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START"
position to crank engine and hold until engine starts,
then release key to "RUN" position. See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: DO
NOT
crank
engine
for
more
than
five
seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from
overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking
time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause
of starting problem.
6.
After
engine
starts,
release
key,
move
the
engine speed control to "FAST" position and allow
engine to warm up before proceeding.
See Figure
2.6.
PUSH BLADE
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
DOWN TO "OFF" TO
START ENGINE
FIGURE 2.4
3.
Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.
4.
Move speed control lever to neutral.
NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the
operator gets off the seat without
setting the parking
brake or if the blade is running. If the interlock ever fails
to work,
DO NOT
OPERATE
the
tractor
until
the
interlock has been repaired.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
/
/
PARK BRAKE
LEVER
FAST
SLOW
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
KEY
FIGURE 2.6
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine
with
engine
running.
Stop
engine. Stop blade. Set parking brake. Remove key.
DOWN
PUSH PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN TO START
ENGINE
FIGURE 2.5
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