Releasing the Parking Brake
Figure 13
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Operating the Throttle
The throttle control can be moved between F
positions
(Figure
14).
Always use the F
position when turning on the mower
AST
deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Figure 14
Operating the Ignition Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Figure 15
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and S
AST
LOW
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position
(Figure
15).
TART
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2. When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow
a 15-second cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can burn out
the starter motor.
3. Turn the ignition key to S
Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the seat,
and fasten the seat belt
2. Slowly open the fuel valve to equalize the pressure in
the tank
(Figure
Note: The fuel valve is located on the top end of the
LPG tank. If the fuel valve is opened too quickly, the
pressure relief valve is equipped with a back pressure
check valve that will shut off the fuel supply. If this
happens, close the fuel valve completely and wait 5
seconds.
3. Move the motion controls to N
(Figure
16).
4. Set the parking brake; refer to
Brake (page
19).
5. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position
(Figure
6. Move the throttle lever to the 3/4 throttle position
between the S
LOW
7. Turn the ignition key to the S
16). When the engines starts, release the key.
20
to shut off the engine.
TOP
(Figure
16).
16).
-L
EUTRAL
OCK
Setting the Parking
16).
and F
positions
(Figure
AST
position
TART
position
FF
16).
(Figure