Operation-18-4Driving• Do not operate drive pedal or drive lever when brake is locked with parkingbrake lock lever. It can wear out brake.• Drive machine gently in the first week (40to 50 hours) of operation after purchase forbreaking-in.NOTE10. Move choke lever back to [Open] position.11. Run engine without load for about 2minutes to warm up.• Do not allow bystanders to come near machine when driving.• Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before driving; startslow.• Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before turning• Do not make sudden starts, acceralation, change of speed, change of direction,or stop. Do not turn at speed. Avoid sudden maneuvers; this may cause theoperator to fall or to be thrown, or machine to tip over.• Do not turn the key to [ (off)] position while traveling.5331M-0402-161EChoke KnobOpen