SXG326 & SXG323
VII. OPERATION 1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
d. Insert the starter key into the starter switch and turn the starter switch to the ON position ( ). Make sure that both the battery charge lamp and engine oil pressure warning lamp illuminates.
CAUTION: • B efore starting the engine, be sure to carry out the pre-operation inspection in accordance with the periodical inspection table on page 67. • Follow instructions given in “I. FOR SAFE OPERATION.” • Observe instructions given on the caution labels on the lawn mower, mower deck and collector.
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2. STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Never attempt to start the engine in an enclosed place with poor ventilation. Be sure to provide sufficient ventilation, as exhaust fumes can be lethal.
(1) Battery charge lamp (2) Engine oil pressure warning lamp
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, close the engine hood securely, sit down in the operator’s seat properly, depress the master brake pedal fully, and move the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ), otherwise the engine cannot be started.
e. Set the throttle lever to an intermediate speed position between the high speed ( ) and low speed ( ) positions.
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B (1) Throttle lever
(1) Engine hood (2) Operator’s seat (3) PTO lever (4) Master brake pedal
(A) High speed
(B) Low speed
f. Turn the starter switch to the Glow position ( ) and hold it there for five to ten seconds.
(5) Parking brake lever (GE TYPE) (6) Parking lock (E TYPE)
IMPORTANT: Never keep on pre-heating more than 10 seconds, or the glow plugs may burn out. When the engine fails to start, wait at least 20 seconds before the next attempt.
a. Be sure to close the engine hood securely and sit down the operator’s seat properly. b. Be sure to set the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ). c. Depress the master brake pedal fully.
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