This is a question with answer options. Goal: how to start a riding mower

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPT:
+ ensure parking brake is on and blades are off, push lever to choke/start position and turn key to start. Immediately move off of choke once started;
+ ensure parking brake is on and blades are off, push lever to choke/start position and turn key to start. Ensure to keep choke engaged once started;...I think the answer is
ensure parking brake is on and blades are off, push lever to choke/start position and turn key to start. Immediately move off of choke once started