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CONTROLS
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running. See figure
9.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg-
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run-
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine
idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure 9.
FIGURE 9.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. See figure 9.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part
way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the
way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 9.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. See figure 9.
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake.
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Press the speed control lever outward and all
the way to the rear of the unit. Release the speed con-
trol lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. press the speed control lever outward and move
to desired position. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located in the center of the console
and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 9. The clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be mov-
ing when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 10. To
select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push
speed control lever outward and move backward to
slow lawn tractor, move forward to increase speed.
When desired speed has been obtained, release lever
in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will
automatically go to the pre-set speed.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
When the engine is running, let the key return to the
ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left
to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental
starting. See figure 9.
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