Starting Engine

Before Starting the Engine

• Make sure that the motion control levers are in the exact neutral position.
• Lock park brake if it is not already locked.
• Ensure that PTO switch is down to disengage.
• Turn fuel valve to the on position.

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 out the exhaust fumes.

1. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the on position.

2. Stand on the operator platform.

3. Lock park brake.

4. Allow motion control levers to return to the neutral position.

5. 
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   Press PTO switch (A) to OFF position disengaging PTO.

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6. Move throttle lever (B) to 1/2 throttle engine speed:

   • Cold engine: Set throttle lever at the 1/2-3/4 fast position.
   • Warm/hot engine: Set throttle lever to the fast position.
   
   

7. Position choke knob (C):

   • Cold engine (if equipped): Pull choke knob up to the choke position.
   • Warm/hot engine: If necessary, pull choke knob up to the choke position.
   
   

8. Turn key switch (D) to the start position.

9. Release key to the run position when engine starts.

10. With engine started:

    • Push choke knob to the off position.
    • Move throttle lever to the fast position.
    • Unlock park brake.