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.

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   Move both motion control levers (A) out to the neutral lock position.

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2. Sit on the operator’s seat.

3. Put on seat belt.

4. Lock the park brake.

5. Push the PTO switch (B) off to disengage the PTO.

6. Pull throttle lever back to the slow idle position.

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   Turn key switch to the start position (C).

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8. Release key to the run position (D) when the engine starts.

9. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overheat starter. Do not operate starter more than ten seconds at a time. Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

   Turn the key to the start position for no longer than 10 seconds. Release key to run position after engine starts.

10. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

    Let engine run at half-speed position for five minutes to allow it to warm up before operating machine.