Checking The Engine Oil Level; Starting The Engine - Hayter RZT420H Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section.

Starting the Engine

1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
outward to the park position.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
switch to Off (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Control panel
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a
cold engine (Figure 16).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
2. Blade control switch—Off
position
1. Control panel
2. Throttle/choke
lever—choke position
3. Choke
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 17).
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can damage the starter motor.
1. Control panel
2. Ignition key—run position
3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start
18
Figure 16
4. Fast
5. Continuous variable
setting
6. Slow
Figure 17
4. Off
5. Run