Operation - Cub Cadet JS1150 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions
1. Move the choke lever on engine into the CHOKE position.
(A warm engine may not require choking.)
2. Move the throttle control on engine to FAST position.
3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine
reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly
harder at this point).
4. Allow the rope to slowly recoil.
5. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle. Allow the rope to slowly
recoil.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 until engine starts.
7. When engine starts, move choke control gradually to RUN
position.
NOTE: Never leave the choke control in the CHOKE while
operating the blower. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly
Refer to the Honda engine Owner's Manual packed separately
with your machine for more detailed starting instructions
Stopping the Engine
1. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to OFF position.
Adjusting the Blower Direction
The air flow can be directed to one of three directions using the
blower direction lever to move the louvers.
NOTE: The blower direction lever must be in the middle position
when operating the blower with the chute attachment to keep it
locked in place.
2. Pull the lever out and away from the blower. See Fig. 5-1.
3. Move the lever to the left to direct airflow downward or to
the right to direct airflow upward.
4. Release lever towards blower.
WARNING!
Exercise caution when operating
blower. Do not allow the directional discharge chute
to point in the direction of bystanders or pets
B
A
Figure 5-1
Locking the Caster Wheel
The front caster wheel can be locked in position for straight
ahead travel or allowed to swivel freely.
1. To lock the caster, lift the lock pin and rotate it rearward,
releasing it into the larger hole. See Figure 5-2 .
2. To unlock the caster, lift the lock pin and rotate it forward,
releasing it into the smaller hole.
B
Figure 5-2
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Blower Direction
Lever
Louvers
Side view
A
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