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Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine manual for

type and grade of fuel.

To add fuel to the fuel tank:

1. Put the unit in an open area.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Allow engine to cool.

4. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap to

prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.

5. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.

6. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill.

7. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.

8. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY

1. Release operator presence control(s).

2. Turn the ignition key Off.

3. Allow engine to stop completely.

4. Engage parking brake.

STARTING AND SHUT OFF

Before Each Use

Check each item in Each Use in the Maintenance Schedule.

Recoil Start

1. Engage the parking brake.

2. Bring control levers to neutral.

3. Move PTO switch to Off.

4. Set throttle to the proper starting position. If the engine

is cold, choke the engine.

5. Turn ignition switch to On.

6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly

until it pulls harder. This is the compression stroke.

7. Let the rope rewind slowly.

8. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start

engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against

engine.

9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start,

refer to Engine Manual.)

10. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed. Allow

engine to warm and run smoothly before operating

unit.

Electric Start (988320)

To start the engine:

1. Engage parking brake.

2. Bring control levers to neutral.

3. Move PTO switch to Off.

4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine.

5. Move the throttle to Fast.

6. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to Start.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more than 15

seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur.

If engine will not start, refer to Troubleshooting or Engine

Manual.

7. When the engine starts, release the key to Run

position.

8. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed. Allow

engine to warm and run smoothly before operating

unit.

Shut Off

1. Bring control levers to neutral.

2. Move the throttle lever to Slow.

3. Engage parking brake.

4. Turn the ignition key Off.

5. Allow engine to stop completely.

TO OPERATE UNIT

Operate the unit only in the operator’s position directly

behind the handlebars.

To operate:

1. Start the engine (See STARTING AND SHUT OFF on

page 13).

2. Move the throttle lever to the Fast position.

3. Engage operator presence control.

• To move straight forward, slowly push control levers

forward.

• To stop unit motion, allow control levers to return to

neutral.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When the engine

is running , using one steering control lever

causes the unit to circle around one drive

wheel.

ALWAYS hold both steering levers when

operating unit and move levers slowly.

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