Engines 101

Starting Your Engine

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It's easy. Really.

Starting Procedure For a V-Twin Tractor  

Step 1

Sit on the seat in the operation position

  

Step 2

Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake

  

Step 3

Place the motion control lever in neutral [N] position

Step 4

Move blade engagement to disengaged position

Step 5

Move throttle to fast positon
 

Step 6

Move choke to full choke/on position

Step 7

Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to starting position and release the key as soon as the engine starts.

 

Step 8

When the engine begins to run roughly, move choke control to off  position
 
Reverse Mow Procedure For Single Cylinder and V-Twin Tractors   
Tractors equipped with a Reverse Operating System (ROS) safety feature, as shown on this model, will not allow the operator to reverse with the blades engaged. To reverse with the blades engaged, the operator must follow the steps below  

Step 1

Follow previous procedure for starting your single cylinder or V-twin tractor

  

Step 2

Move key to reverse picture indicated on the ignition selector

  

Step 3

Place motion control lever in the reverse position