Start the Engine

TS177-UN-11JAN89

Machinery Runaway

PY21982-UN-05JAN15

A - Hand Throttle

B - Key Switch On

1. Push hand throttle (A) forward off idle position (approximately 1/3 of full throttle). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.

2. CAUTION: Avoid possible injury or death from a machine runaway.

   Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine starts in gear and move if normal circuitry is bypassed.

   Before start the engine place the range shift lever in NEUTRAL position. PTO lever and forward-reverse lever in NEUTRAL position.

   For Sync Reverser Transmission: Engine will not start if range shift lever and PTO lever are not in neutral position.

   For Collar Reverser Transmission: Engine will not start if forward-reverse lever and PTO lever are not in neutral position.

   NEVER start engine while standing on ground.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT run a cold engine at full throttle.

   Turn the key switch fully clockwise (B) to engage starter. Release key when engine starts. If key is released before engine starts, wait until starter and engine stop turning before trying again.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes for the starter motor to cool before trying again. If engine does not start in four attempts, refer to “Troubleshooting” section.