Starting the Engine
CAUTION: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can
cause serious illness or death. Do not run an engine in
an enclosed area, such as a garage, even with doors or windows opened.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
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Sit on the operator seat.
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Lock park brake.
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Push the mower engagement knob down to disengage the mower.
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Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
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Move throttle lever to set engine speed:
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Cold start: Set throttle lever to
the start position. Use the choke control as necessary (if equipped).
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Warm start: Set throttle lever to
the mow position.
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IMPORTANT: Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for
more than 20 seconds at a time:
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Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.
Turn key switch to the start position.
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After engine starts, release key switch to the run position,
disengage the choke control (if equipped) and move throttle to mow
position.
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IMPORTANT: Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage.
Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and
poor performance.
Allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds.
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Release park brake.
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Set both motion control levers to the neutral position.
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