Operating the Throttle
You can move the throttle control between the F
and S
positions
(Figure
LOW
Always use the F
position when engaging the PTO.
AST
Figure 20
Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1.
Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch
Note:
Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
You may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2.
Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
Figure 21
1. O
position
N
AST
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2. O
position
FF
Starting the Engine
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter
motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the
starter motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before operating the engine starter again.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
19).
2.
Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P
position.
ARK
3.
Move the throttle control to the F
4.
Turn the key to the O
the key.
20
Figure 22
position
FF
position.
AST
position and remove
FF
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