10 OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury: A Read "SAFE OPERATION" in the front of this manual. A Read the danger, warning and caution labels located on the vehicle. A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation. A Never start engine while standing on ground. Start engine only at the operator's seat. A Make it a rule to set the range gear shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position. 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. A Do not use starting fluid to aid engine starting.
A To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds. If the engine dose not start, allow 60-second cool down period between start attempts. (1) Parking brake lever (A) Pull to "PARK" A The brake indicator light comes on while parking brake is applied and goes off when it is released. (1) Brake indicator light