Mowing; Starting Engine; Engaging Pto - Gizmow Formula Operator's Manual

Operation
safety requirements.
4.5.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
4.6

MOWING

4.6.1 Open the fuel shut-off valve.
4.6.2

Starting Engine

Brake must be engaged, the PTO switch disengaged, and the foot pedals in the neutral
position.
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions and
place the choke to the ON position. Turn ignition switch to the start position. Release the
switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than ten (10) seconds at
a time. If the engine does not start, allow at least 60 seconds for the engine to cool down
between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter
motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the OFF position as the engine
warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions and
leave the choke in the OFF position.
4.6.3

Engaging PTO

POTENTIAL HAZARD
The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are
engaged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operators or
bystanders direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
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