Question about throttle position when starting a John Deere riding mower?

I just got a new John Deere LA 115 riding lawnmower. It's a different brand and more advanced than the one I used to have. I had trouble starting it according to the directions which is to start it when the engine is cold with the throttle pushed to Full (rabbit). It will not start with throttle pushed all the way up, but it does start easily with the throttle halfway.

Is this normal or does it indicate that there is something in the motor isn't adjusted right?

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2 Responses to “Question about throttle position when starting a John Deere riding mower?”
  1. Gramma says:
    May 23, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    We've had John Deere here on the farm for years, yes, it should be in full rabbit position for starting only. What's the position after starting? Do you lower it, if you do, you should contact your local dealer, it's not running properly.

  2. J B says:
    May 23, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    My Ariens 1540 is the same way when its cold. I have kholer engine I give it a few minutes to warm up and mine cuts 2.5 acres with no problems. You might want to change it out but I wouldnt


 
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