Starting the Engine

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

• Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
• Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

1. Open the fuel shut-off valve.

2. Lock the park brake.

3. 
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   A - 2-Speed Range Lever

   B - PTO/RIO Switch Knob

   C - Hand Throttle Lever

   Move the 2-speed range lever (A) to the N position.

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4. Push PTO/RIO switch knob (B) down to the disengaged/off position.

5. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Check to be sure area is clear of any bystanders before lowering implements to the ground.

   Lower any implements to the ground.

6. Set hand throttle lever (C) to the 1/2-3/4 fast position.

7. Turn ignition key switch to the ON position.

8. Check indicator lamps:

   • Engine oil pressure light will glow.
   • Engine preheater light will glow. When light goes out, engine is ready to start.
   • Alternator/battery charging light will glow
   
   

9. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

   Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

   Turn key switch to START position. Release key when engine starts.

10. Check indicator lights:

    • Engine oil pressure light should go out within 5 seconds.
    • NOTE: Set engine speed at full throttle if indicator light does not go out after 10 seconds.
      Alternator/battery charging light should go out within 10 seconds.
    • If indicator lights stay on longer than the given time interval, stop engine and check for cause.
    
    

11. Set hand throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position for 1 minute without load.