Operator's Manual

Table Of Contents

Not for

Reproduction

Note:If the seat does not move after loosening the knobs, it

may be necessary to loosen the 5/16 inch patch lock screws

or hex nuts (B) located at the rear of the seat.

Set the Parking Brake

1. To set the park brake, depress the clutch/brake pedal (A,

Figure12) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B)

all the way in to the engaged position, and release the

clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch will

keep the park brake engaged.

WARNING

DO NOT park the machine on slopes.

2. Release the park brake by pressing down firmly on the

clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure7). The park brake latch (B)

is spring-loaded, and will slide back to the disengaged

position unassisted.

Start the Engine

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When Starting the Engine

• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air

cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

• If engine floods, turn off CHOKE, move engine speed

control to FAST, and crank until engine starts.

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,

poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or

death.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

• Start and run engine outdoors.

• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if

doors or windows are open.

Electric Start

Start the engine as follows: