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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side
of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the
speed of the engine and when pushed all the way
forward, the choke control also. When set in a given
position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine
speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the
cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle
lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Ignition Switch
Your lawn tractor will have one of the following
ignition switches. Use Figure 4-2 to identify which
switch your machine utilizes and follow these
instructions for proper operation.
3-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine.
Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise
to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once
engine has fired. See Figure 4-2A. The engine will run with the
headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2A.
4-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Figure 4-2B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the
headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2B.
Ignition Switch Module
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The
headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution
Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2C.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move speed
control lever into neutral position, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Figure 4-2
A
B
C
On/Lights
On
Start
On/Lights
Start
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
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