Starting Properly
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I read this post a little while earlier, but didn't answer because I don't know the particular model. That said, I'm not sure what it is you want to know?
Starting the tractor? Starting the blades?
To start the tractor he needs only pull the choke, or put the throttle at the choke position, turn it until it sounds like it trys to start, then turn off the choke and turn it over again. Then run at full throttle. Start the blades at a lower throttle and then run up the speed to full throttle for cutting.
Is this a new mower? Did your friend get an owner's manual? Any information he would need on starting should be in that manual. It does amaze me sometimes that people just don't want to read their manuals!
John
Starting the tractor? Starting the blades?
To start the tractor he needs only pull the choke, or put the throttle at the choke position, turn it until it sounds like it trys to start, then turn off the choke and turn it over again. Then run at full throttle. Start the blades at a lower throttle and then run up the speed to full throttle for cutting.
Is this a new mower? Did your friend get an owner's manual? Any information he would need on starting should be in that manual. It does amaze me sometimes that people just don't want to read their manuals!
John
LarryD
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Well I think the manual would be a good place to find out how to start a particular mower (or anything for that matter).
I don't have a Deer but I just push the throttle up to the "run" detent and fire it up. Starts right up and then I bring it back to an idle. I let it idle for several minutes to get everything lubricated well before I put a load on it. Between that and a good maintenance program, your friend should get lots of use out of his equipment.
You bring up a good point KiotiJohn, I didn't think about the starting blades moment. However, I engage my blades at run speed because anything lower causes the engine to lug. My blades are belt driven but I imagine most riding mowers are.
I don't have a Deer but I just push the throttle up to the "run" detent and fire it up. Starts right up and then I bring it back to an idle. I let it idle for several minutes to get everything lubricated well before I put a load on it. Between that and a good maintenance program, your friend should get lots of use out of his equipment.
You bring up a good point KiotiJohn, I didn't think about the starting blades moment. However, I engage my blades at run speed because anything lower causes the engine to lug. My blades are belt driven but I imagine most riding mowers are.
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If you're on your island, have James send Ursula Undress over in her bikini to take your mind off these things.
Most of the bigger tractors have real chokes. Pull it all the way out. Turn ignition switch to "start". When it fires up, push choke in about half way until it warms up and maybe starts to "hunt". Then push choke all the way in.
On almost any engine, you can usually push the choke in about half way after it fires. This is always the routine on my chain saw engine. Pull with full choke. Fires once. Push choke back to half. Pull cord. It starts.
If you have a smaller, dinkier engine, it likely has one of those bulbs to ensure fuel is to the carburetor. Follow instructions for number of pushes. On most, it doesn't hurt to push more than it says because all it is doing is pushing fuel through the supply line and through a bypass back to the tank. Some still require choking either on the throttle control or via a separate choke. Some don't, as the push button gives it a fuel shot. On this type, don't push more than it says. If the throttle control doesn't have a "start" position, the bulb is one of those squirter types.
If you have a fuel mix engine without one of those push buttons, you MUST use all the fuel up in the tank each time you use the implement. Otherwise, you'll be very sorry you didn't the next time you go to use it. Fortunately, these types are very old machines and likely retired (except for my 35 year old Stihl).
Ralph
Most of the bigger tractors have real chokes. Pull it all the way out. Turn ignition switch to "start". When it fires up, push choke in about half way until it warms up and maybe starts to "hunt". Then push choke all the way in.
On almost any engine, you can usually push the choke in about half way after it fires. This is always the routine on my chain saw engine. Pull with full choke. Fires once. Push choke back to half. Pull cord. It starts.
If you have a smaller, dinkier engine, it likely has one of those bulbs to ensure fuel is to the carburetor. Follow instructions for number of pushes. On most, it doesn't hurt to push more than it says because all it is doing is pushing fuel through the supply line and through a bypass back to the tank. Some still require choking either on the throttle control or via a separate choke. Some don't, as the push button gives it a fuel shot. On this type, don't push more than it says. If the throttle control doesn't have a "start" position, the bulb is one of those squirter types.
If you have a fuel mix engine without one of those push buttons, you MUST use all the fuel up in the tank each time you use the implement. Otherwise, you'll be very sorry you didn't the next time you go to use it. Fortunately, these types are very old machines and likely retired (except for my 35 year old Stihl).
Ralph
JimDixon
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The L 120 series sounds like a John Deere L110, L120 etc series lawn mower.
To start the engine, the PTO switch must be off and the clutch pedal (the left pedal) must be fully depressed. The Fuel lever should be on full choke (full forward). Then turn the key and engage the starter. If all is well the engine will start. As soon as the engine starts move the fuel lever back out of the choke position and adjust to the desired operating RPM.
After the engine warms up, subsuquent starts may or may not require the choke to be used. Cold starts always require it, or at least my L110 requires full choke, even when it's sweating bullets hot outside.
To start the engine, the PTO switch must be off and the clutch pedal (the left pedal) must be fully depressed. The Fuel lever should be on full choke (full forward). Then turn the key and engage the starter. If all is well the engine will start. As soon as the engine starts move the fuel lever back out of the choke position and adjust to the desired operating RPM.
After the engine warms up, subsuquent starts may or may not require the choke to be used. Cold starts always require it, or at least my L110 requires full choke, even when it's sweating bullets hot outside.