Starting the Engine

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. Sit on the operator seat.

2. Move motion control levers to start/shut down position to lock the park brake.

3. Disengage the PTO.

4. Move throttle lever to set engine speed:

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

5. Position choke knob:

   • Cold engine: Pull knob up to choke position.
   • Warm/Hot engine: Only use choke if necessary.
   
   

6. Turn key switch to the start position. If engine does not start:

   • Turn key to start position again for no more than 20 seconds.
   • Repeat the procedure if necessary.
   
   

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

8. Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

   With engine started:

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