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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is
located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine.
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.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel
and is activated by pulling the
knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to page 13 of this manual
for detailed starting instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
.
Ignition Switch
To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired.
Refer to page 13 for detailed
starting instructions.
The ignition switch is also used to
operate the tractor’s headlights.
Refer to page 15 for detailed
instructions.
Cup Holder (if equipped)
The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the
seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the drive
pedal with your right foot when
the tractor shift lever is in either
FORWARD or REVERSE to
cause the tractor to move.
Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. The further
down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will
travel. The pedal will return to its original position when
it is not depressed.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended..
PTO (Power Take-off) Lever
For models with PTO
lever:Tthis lever is located
on the left side of the
dashboard next to the
steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage
power to the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments; move the PTO lever backward (toward
the rear of the tractor) to disengage power to the
attachments.
Electric PTO (Power Take-off) Knob
For models with PTO knob: To
engage the power to the cutting
deck or other (separately
available) attachments, pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push
the PTO knob inward to
disengage the power to the
cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the
front of the fender between the
operator’s legs and has four
positions, FORWARD—HI,
FORWARD—LO, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the
tractor must not be in motion
when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to
a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from
FORWARD—HI to FORWARD—LO or vice-versa.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
WARNING:
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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