CONTROLS
21
15
STOP
P
U
S
H
T
O
R
E
S
E
T
THROTTL
BLADE
DRIVE
CHOKE
15
STOP
P
U
S
H
T
O
R
E
S
E
T
BLADE
DRIVE
—Fig. 4—
BLADE DRIVE
• Located on the operator’s right.
• To engage the mower blade, pull the knob to the ON
position.
• To disengage mower blade, push the knob to OFF
position.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
• Located on control panel to
operator’s right.
• Throttle control for engine
speed.
• Throttle control should be set
to MAXIMUM or wide open
setting to insure adequate
cooling of the engine and to
maintain mower deck blade
speed while mowing.
CHOKE CONTROL
• Choke for engine starting. On the 36"
and 42" models, the choke is
combined with the throttle. See Fig. 3.
The 44" has a separate choke cable.
See Fig 4.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
• Protection of the electrical system is
by (1) 15 amp circuit breaker
• If circuit breaker trips, push button
(lower left side of control panel ) to
reset.
• If this condition repeats, consult dealer
for inspection and repair
—Fig. 3—
Maximum
Throttle
Setting
Choke
Position