Cub Cadet 3186 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3186
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723.
CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723
FORM NO. 770-10177A
(3/99)
SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ENGINE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SLOPE GAUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LIMITED WARRANTY — COMMERCIAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LIMITED W AR R ANTY — RESIDENTIAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
QUICK REFERENCE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER
THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND
OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.
PAGE
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER:
rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions in the operator’s manual
and on the mac hine before st arting.
Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the
• Only allow responsible individuals
familiar with the instructions to
operate the machine. Know controls
and how to stop the machine
quickly.
• Do not put hands or feet under
cutting deck or near rotating parts.
2
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by the
blade. A small object may have
been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause injury to
you or a bystander. To help avoid a
thrown objects injury, keep children,
bystanders and helpers at least 75
feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Always wear safety
glasses or safety goggles during
operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign objects. Stop the
blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Disengage blade(s) before shifting
into revers e and back ing up. A lways
look down and behind before and
while backing.
• Be aware of the mower and
attachment discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the chute
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning. Operate
the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blade(s),
place transmission in neutral, set
park brake, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting.
• Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.
• Stop engine and wait until blade(s)
comes to a comp lete stop b efor e (a)
removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute, or (b) making any
repairs, adjusting or removing any
grass or debris.
• Mow only in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating
near or crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck. This unit should not be
driven up or down a ramp onto a
trailer or truck under power,
because the unit could tip over,
causing serious personal injury. The
unit must be pushed manually on a
ramp to load or unload properly.
• Never make a cutting height
adjustment while engine is running if
operator must dismount to do so.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Do
not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Never operate a unit in
bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
• Check overhead clearance carefully
before driving under power lines,
wires, bridges or low hanging tree
branches, before entering or leaving
buildings, or in any other situation
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the unit, which could
result in serious injury.
• Disengage all attachment clutches,
thoroughly depress the brake pedal,
and shift into neutral before
attempting to start engine.
• Your mower is designed to cut
normal residential grass of a height
no more than 10". Do not attempt to
mow through unusually tall, dry grass
(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Debris may build up on the mower
deck or contact the engine exhaust
presenting a potential fire hazard.
• Use only accessories approved for
this machine by the manufacturer.
Read, understand and follow all
instructions provided with the
approved accessory.
3
2. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss of control and tip-over accidents
which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution.
If you cannot back up the slope or if
you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge
included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this
unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the
slope is greater than 15° as shown on
the slope gauge, do not operate this
unit on that area or serious injury
could resu lt.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not
across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks,
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low
enough gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the
slope. Always keep machine in gear
when going down slopes to take
advantage of engine braking action.
• Follow the manufacturers
recommendations for wheel weights
or counterweights to improve
stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers
or other attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes
slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or
direction. Rapid engagement or
braking co uld cause the fr ont of the
machine to lift and rapidly flip over
backwards which could cause
serious injury.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a
slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blade(s) and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless
necessary; then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches
or embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an
edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine
by putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
3. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing
area and in watchful care of an adult
other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if
children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look
behind and down for small children.
• Never carry children, even with the
blades off. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the
safe machine operation.
• Never allow children under 14 years
old to operate the machine. Children
14 years and over should only
operate machine under close
parental supervision and proper
instruction.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may obscure your vision
of a child or other hazard.
4
• Remove key when machine is
unattended to prevent unauthorized
operation.
4. SERVICE
• Use extreme care in handling
gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove fuel cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
• Replace fuel cap securely and wipe
off any spilled fuel before starting
the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Never refuel the machine indoors
because fuel vapors will accumulate
in the area.
• Never store the fuel container or
machine inside where there is an
open flame or spark, such as a gas
hot water heater, space heater or
furnace.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the
machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
at least 5 minutes before storing.
• Before cleaning, repairing or
inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Check the blade and engine
mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked).
Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications.
• Keep all nut s, bol ts and s crews tight
to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation
regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual .
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, remove the wire from
the spark plug and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting
and operating the mower.
• Grass catcher components are
subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or a llow objects to be
thrown. For your safety protection,
frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts when
necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can
cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves and use extra caution when
servicing blade(s).
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Muffler, engine and belt guards
become hot during operation and
can cause a burn. Allow to cool
down before touching.
• Do not cha nge the engin e governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
• Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal
offluids and materials can harm the
environment and the ecology.
• Prior to disposal, determine the
proper method to dispose of waste
from your local Environmental
Protection Agency. Recycling
centers are established to properly
dispose of materials in an
environmentally safe fashion .
5
• Use proper containers when
draining fluids. Do not use food or
beverage containers that may
mislead so meone into dri nking from
them. Properly dispose of the
containers immediately following the
draining of fluids.
• DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into
the ground, down a drain or into a
stream, pond, lake or other body of
water. Observe Environmental
Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake
fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other
harmful waste.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of
this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SECTION 3: CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION
If you have difficulties with the unit, have any question regarding the operation
or maintenance of this equipment, or desire additional information not found in
this manual, contact your dealer. If you need help locating a dealer in your area,
contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling:
1-800-528-1009
Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial
numbers ready.
SECTION 4: FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
This Operat or’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. It will help you
prepare, maintain and safely operate your tractor. Please read and understand
what it says.
Before you start to prepare your tractor for its first use, please locate the model
plate and copy the information from it into the space provided in this Operator’s
Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help
from your dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department.
• Every tractor has a model plate. The model plate is located on the right frame
rail behind the right front tire. See Figure 1.
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
Model Number Mfg. Date
CUB CADET CORP.
P.O. BOX 368023
CLEVEL A ND, OHIO 44 1 36
Model Number
Mfg. Date (Serial No.)
Figure 1
• The engine identification numbers appear on a decal (or decals) affixed to the
engine shrouding. Record your engine identification numbers below:
MODEL NO. SPEC. NO. SERIAL NO.
6
SECTION 5: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT
IGNITION
STOP
ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS
BE FAMILIAR WITH CONT RO LS
1.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
AND OPERATING.
SET CHOKE, MOVE THRO TTLE
2.
TO MID POSITION AND
DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL.
TURN KEY TO THE START
3.
POSITION.
AFTER ENGINE STARTS
4.
OPEN CHOKE.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
DISENGAGE PTO AND SET
1.
PARKING BRAKE.
2.
MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL
TO MID POSITION AND TURN
KEY OFF.
POSITION
INDICATOR
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEAT H
GO UP AND DOWN
•
SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
•
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
WHERE IT COULD SLIP
OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS
•
GOI N G UPHILL, STOP PTO
AND BACK DOWN HILL
SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN
•
CHILDREN OR OTHERS
ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN .
•
LOOK DOWN AND
•
BEHIND BEFORE AND
WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES
•
[GUARDS, SHIELDS,
AND SWITCHES] IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT
•
COULD BE T HROWN BY
THE BLADES.
KNOW LOCATION AND
•
FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE THE BLADES AND
•
THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED
BEFORE PLACING HANDS
OR FEET NEAR BLADES.
BEFORE LEAVING
•
OPERATOR'S POSITION,
DISENGAGE PTO, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT OFF
ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERA T OR'S MANUAL
WARNING
TO ENSURE SAFE AND
PROPER OPERATION
OF TRANSMISSION,
ONLY USE CUB CADET
DRIVE SYSTEM
FLUID PLUS.
737-3120 - 1 QUART
737-3121 - 1 GALLO N
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Figure 2
7
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
R
O
P
N
M
F
L
K
J
I
A
B
C
D
E
G
Q
(Not Shown)
H
Figure 3
A
Parking Brake Lever
B
PTO Switch
C
Brake Pedal
D
Reverse Pedal
E
Forward Pedal
F
Center Lift Height Indicator
G
Ignition/Light Switch
H
Transmission Release Rod
I
Transmission Oil Fill /Dipstick
* Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity
J
Fuel Fill Cap
K
Cup Holder
L
Hydraulic Lift Lever
M
Steering Wheel Tilt Lock
N
Cruise Control Lever
O
Choke Lever
P
Throttle Lever
Q
Seat Adjust ment Lever (Not Shown)
R Indicator Light Pod
8
NOTE: References to LEFT and
RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor
when facing forward while seated in
the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT
indicates the grille end of the tractor;
to REAR, the drawbar end.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is centered on the
dash panel. It is used to change the
direction (left or right) of the tractor
while driving.
NOTE: This tractor is equipped with
power steering. Because of this
feature, the steering wheel might not
be center aligned.
Parking Brake Lever
Figure 4
The parking brake lever is located to
the right of the steering wheel on the
dash panel. With the brake pedal
depressed fully, push the parking
brake lever and release the brake
pedal to lock the parking brake.
PTO Switch
The PTO switch is loc ated o n the ri ght
side the dash panel. Pull upward on
the right edge of the switch handle to
engage the PTO clutch. Push the
switch downward to disengage the
PTO clutch.
Brake Pedal
disengage the cruise control. The
brake pedal must be fully depressed to
activate the safety interlock switch
when starting the tractor.
Reverse Pedal
Figure 6
NOTE: Check behind the tractor to
be sure the area is clear of people,
pets or obstacles and use a slower
speed to maintain control of the tractor
when traveling in reverse.
The reverse control pedal is located
on the right running board below the
brake pedal. Press the pedal down to
move in reverse.
Forward Pe dal
Figure 7
The forward control pedal is located
on the right running board below the
brake pedal. Slowly press down on the
pedal to start moving forward. The
forward ground speed of the tractor is
directly affected by the distance the
pedal is depressed.
Figure 5
The brake pedal is located at the front
of the right running board above the
forward and reverse pedals. Press
down to stop the tractor and
Center Lift Height Indicator
The center lift height indicator is
located in t he left running bo ard. This
indicator shows the operator the
relative height position setting of the
hydraulic center lift system. The lower
number indicates a lower setting.
9
Ignition / Light Switch
To prevent accidental starting and/or
battery discharge, remove the key
from the ignition switch when the
tractor is not in use. The combination
lights and ignition switch has four
positions. See Figure 8 for a
description of each position.
Off
On/Lights
On
Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever is located on
the fender to the left of the seat. This
lever is used to operate the tractor’s
center lift system.
Steering Wheel Tilt Lock
The steering wheel tilt lock is located
under the steering wheel on the dash
panel.
Cruise Control Lever
Start
Figure 8
T ransmission Release Rod
The transmission release rod is
located at the back of the tractor in the
draw bar. This rod, when engaged,
allows the tractor to be pushed short
distances by hand.
To disengage the transmission, pull
back on the rod until its locking flange
is visibl e outside the dr awbar, then l ift
the rod up into the slot and release. To
reengage the transmission, pull back
on the rod, drop out of the slot and
release.
Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick
The transmission oil fill/dipstick is
located at the back of the tractor in the
rear draw bar. The handle of the transmission oil dipstick serves as the fill
tube plug and should fit snugly in the
fill tube.
Fuel Fill Cap
The fuel fill cap is located on the
fender to the left of the seat.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located on the
fender to the left of the seat.
Figure 9
The cruise control lever is located to
the left of the steering wheel. Push the
cruise control lever downward while
traveling at the desired forward speed
to engage the cruise control.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located to the left of
the steering wheel in the throttle/choke
lever pod. Push the lever forward to
close the engine choke plate.
Throttle Lever
This symbol shows the fast
position.
This symbol shows the slow
position
The throttle lever is located to the left
of the steering wheel in the throttle/
choke lever pod. This lever controls
the speed of the engine. Push the
lever forward to increase the engine
speed. When set in a given position,
the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
IMPORTANT: When using power
take-off operated equipment, best
performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the “FAST” position.
10
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located
below the seat. This lever is used to
adjust the seat forward or back. Refer
to Figure 13 on page 15.
Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly
For shipping purposes, the deck front
lift rod assembly has been installed on
the tractor. Cut the tie strap holding
the lift rod assembly to the tractor;
then pull downward on the quick latch
rod at the front of the tractor to remove
the lift rod assembly.
Indicator Light Pod
Quick Latch Rod
Lift Rod Assembly
Figure 10
A
A
Oil Pressure Indicator
B
Low Fuel Indicator
C
Hour Meter
B
Figure 11
Hour Meter
The hour meter is part of the indicator
light pod in the dash panel. The hour
meter operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ON/LIGHTS”
position. Record the actual hours of tractor operation to ensure all maintenance
procedures are completed according to
the schedule in this manual.
Oil Pressure Indicator
WARNING: Operating the
tractor with low oil level or
pressure could result in
severe engine damage.
The oil pressure indicator is part of the
indicator light pod on the dash panel.
This indicator will illuminate when the
engine oil pressure is low. If this
indicator illuminates, stop the tractor
D
C
D
Not Used
E
Battery Charge Indicator
immediately and check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is within the
operating range, and the light remains
on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
E
Low Fuel Indicator
The Low Fuel indicator is part of the
indicator light pod on the dash panel.
This indicator will illuminate when the
tractor is low on fuel. If the gas tank is
full and the light stays on, contact your
Cub Cadet dealer.
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator is part of
the indicator light pod on the dash
panel. This indicator will illuminate
when the tractor’s voltage sensor
reads low battery voltage. If the light
stays on, contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
11
SECTION 7: OPERATION
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety
interlock system for the protection of
the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact your
authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The
safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starting
unless the brake pedal is fully
depressed, and the PTO is “OFF”.
• The safety interlock system will
automatically shut off the engine if
the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the brake lock.
• The safety interlock system will
automatically shut off the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the
PTO “ON”, regardless of whether
the brake lock is engaged. The PTO
switch must be “OFF” to restart the
engine.
• The safety interlock system will
automati cally sh ut off the P TO if the
reverse control pedal is depressed
with the PTO “ON”.
Fueling The Tractor
NOTE:Some fuels, called oxygen-
ated or reformulated gasolines, are
gasoline blended with alcohols or
ethers. Excessive amounts of these
blends can damage the fuel system or
cause performance problems. Do not
use gasoline which contains Methanol. If any undesirable operating
symptoms occur, use gasoline with a
lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
Do not fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running or while the engine
is hot. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Fill the fuel tank
with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do
not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase
fuel in a quantity that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. In countries other than the
U.S.A., leaded gasoline may be used
if it is commercially available and
unleaded is not available.
The fuel fill point is located on the
fender to the left of the seat. Unscrew
the fuel cap and fill tank from an
approved gasoline container.
Starting The Engine
• Operator must be sitting in the
tractor seat.
• Push choke lever to the full choke
position. Less choking may be
necessary due to variations in
temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little
or no choking will be needed when
the engine is warm.
• Place the throttle midway between
the “SLOW” and “FAST” position.
• Make sure the PTO sw itch is in the
“OFF” position.
• Fully depress the brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to
the “START” position and release it
as soon as the engine starts;
however, do not crank the engine
continuously for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start within this time, turn
the key to “OFF” and wait a minute
to allow the engine’s starter motor to
cool. Try again after waiting.
• After the engine starts, slowly
release the brake pedal. As the
engine warms up, gradually pull the
choke lever all the way back. Do not
use the choke to enrich the fuel
mixture, except when necessary to
start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
NOTE: Remove the key from the
ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting or battery discharge if the
equipment is left unattended.
12
Loading...