Asus 136-480A - Manual (Page 9)

Parking Brake MUST be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
Unit is equipped with separate brake
and ciutch pedals. To efficiently
stop, it is necessary to disengage
ciutch when applying brakes.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure to follow the instructions for the oil and
gasoline as described in the engine manual.
Step 1. Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is open.
See figure 14.
Step 2. Place the clutch lockout in the START
position. See figure 9.
Step 3. Place the lift and disengagement lever in
the DISENGAGED position. See figure
12.
FIGURE 14. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
Step 4. Set the throttle control in the CHOKE
position. See figure 10.
Step 5. Recoil Starter.
a. Turn the ignition key to the ON
position. See figure 11.
b. Grasp the recoil starter, unlock it by
twisting it V4 turn and pull it out
sharply and hold it in the out position.
c. Slowly release the recoil starter and
lock it into the dashboard as shown in
figure 11.
Electric Start.
See figure 10. Turn the ignition key to
the START position. When the engine is
running, let the key return to the ON
position.
To stop either model, turn the key to the left to the
OFF position and remove the key to prevent
accidental starting.
A brief break-in period is essential
to ensure maximum engine and
mower life. This consists of running
the engine at half speed for a period
of time required to use one tank of
gasoline. It is also recommended to
change crankcase oil after the first 2
hours of operation.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF
position and remove the key to prevent accidental
starting.
OPERATING THE MOWER
Step 1. Set the desired cutting height.
Step 2. Start the engine as outlined on page 9.
Step 3. Select gear and shift.
As you become familiar with the op­
eration of the mower you can move
the stop lever to a faster position.
Step 4. While holding down the clutch pedal,
move the clutch lockout lever forward.
Step 5. Put the gear shift lever into either
FORWARD or REVERSE.
'NOTE
DO NOT force the gear shift lever! If
the lever cannot be moved from
NEUTRAL to one of the drive posi­
tions, release the clutch pedal slow­
ly, depress it again, and then move
the gear shift lèveras required.
Step 6. Once the machine is in motion, remove
foot from the pedal. The mower will now
move ahead or to the rear, and the use of
the steering wheel will provide direction­
al control.