Cub Cadet CC 760ES CC 760ES Operator's Manual - Page 15

Operation 5 Starting the Engine For Mowers Equipped with Electric Start Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. 1. Release all controls on the mower. 2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. 4. If starting a cold engine, place the throttle/choke control all the way forward, into the CHOKE position. If restarting a warm engine, place the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) position. 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN position. caution: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than five seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. 6. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) position. NOTE: Never leave the throttle/choke control in the CHOKE while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. For Mowers Equipped with Recoil Start Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. 1. Release all controls on the mower. 2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position. 3. Move the throttle/choke control lever fully upward to the CHOKE position to start a cold engine or to FAST (rabbit) position to start a warm engine. 4. Grasp starter rope handle and pull slowly until rope pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat instructions (try setting throttle at fast setting). 5. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) position. NOTE: Never leave the throttle/choke control in the CHOKE while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. Stopping the Engine Warning! If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and remove the ignition key (if so equipped). Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating 1. If the blades are engaged, release the Blade Control. 2. Move the throttle/choke control into the STOP position. 3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position for electric start models. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting for electric start models. Engaging the Drive WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. Start the engine as instructed earlier in this section and move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. To travel FORWARD: a. Place the gear shift lever in any of the four forward ground speeds. Select a speed appropriate for the conditions and a pace you're comfortable with. b. Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. To travel in REVERSE: a. Check that the area behind is clear. b. Place the gear shift lever in Reverse (R). c. Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. caution: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the mower is in motion. Always release the drive control and bring the mower to a complete stop before repositioning the gear shift lever from a forward gear into Reverse. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to your transmission WARNING! Do not leave the operator's position without first releasing the Blade Control. If leaving the mower unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key (if so equipped). 15