Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 17
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F
position
(Figure
AST
Figure 18
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 19
18).
Operating the Throttle
You can move the throttle control between the F
and S
positions
LOW
Always use the F
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Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1.
Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch
Note:
Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
You may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2.
Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
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1. O
position
N
22
(Figure
20).
position when engaging the PTO.
AST
Figure 20
(Figure
(Figure
Figure 21
2. O
position
FF
AST
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21).
21).
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