Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine; Blade Engagement - Encore Rage ER52FX730V Operator's Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Move both control levers to the neutral
position.
2. Pull the parking brake lever rearward to
engage the parking brake.
3. Push in (down) on the PTO switch to the
"disengage" position.
4. Place the throttle midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
5. On a cold engine, pull the choke lever up
into the "ON" position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the
"OFF" position.
6. 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 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not start,
allow a 60 second cool-down period
between starting attempts. Failure to
follow these guidelines can burn out the
starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the "ON" position,
gradually return choke to the "OFF"
position as the engine warms up.

BLADE ENGAGEMENT

DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck
are dangerous. Blade contact can cause
serious injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower
or mower deck when the blades are
engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator's or
bystander's direction. Also, contact with
the blade could occur. Thrown objects or
blade contact can cause serious injury or
death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch
kit in place and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure all persons are clear of mower deck
and discharge area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to "MIDWAY" position.
2. Move either motion control lever to the
center, operate position
3. Continue holding the motion control lever in
the center, operate position and pull up on
the blade control switch (PTO). The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin
rotating.
4. Place the throttle in the "FAST" position to
begin mowing.
5. Disengage park brake before operating
machine.
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