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Controls
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
(Fig. 14 & 15)
IMPORTANT: The fuel system may need to be
primed when a new engine is started for the first
time, if it runs out of fuel or if maintenance is per-
formed on the fuel system.
1. Unlatch and raise the hood.
2. Insert a 3/16 inch hose over the bleed screw and
run the other end into a container to catch the
fuel.
3. Loosen the fuel filter/water separator bleed screw
(Fig. 14) a few turns. Pump the priming plunger
until a steady stream of fuel comes out of the
hole in the bleed screw. When the fuel stops
foaming, tighten the bleed screw during the
downstroke of the priming plunger. Wipe up any
spilled fuel.
the cutting units in the upright position for transport.
Horn—In the center of the steering wheel. Operates
only when the key switch is ON.
Figure 13
1. Transport latch (
3)
Operating Instructions
STARTING AND STOPPING
1. Sit on the seat, and keep your foot off the traction
pedal. Make sure the parking brake is engaged,
the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and the cutting
unit engagement switch is in the DISENGAGED
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. When the glow
plug indicator light goes off, the engine is ready
to START.
3. Turn the ignition key to START. Release the key
when the engine starts.
4. To stop, disengage and move all controls to NEU-
TRAL and set the parking brake. Turn the key to
OFF and remove it from the switch. Raise and
latch all cutting units to the transport position.
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