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Throttle/ ChokeControl
The throttle/choke control is
located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine
and, when pushed all the way
forward, closes the choke for cold
starting. 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/choke control is always
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
BrakePedal
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: The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor.
ShiftLever
The shift lever is located on the
left side of the fender and has
three positions, FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The
brake pedal must be depressed
and the tractor must not be in
motion when the moving shift
lever.
IMPORTANT:Never force the shift
lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor's
transmission.
DeckLiftLever
Found on your tractor's right
fender, the deck lift lever isused
tochange the height of the
cutting deck. To use, move the
lever tothe left, then place inthe
notch best suited for your
application.
Oh0ke
Position
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IgnitionSwitchModule
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage the PTO,
move the shift lever into Neutral, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove
the key to prevent unintended starting.
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.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 8.
Stop
Position
Normal
- Mowing Mode
Start
Position
Figure 8
IMPORTANT:Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
SafetyInterlockSwitcheson page 16 and StartingTheEngine
on page 17 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
DrivePedal
The drive pedal is located below /,/_,_
the brake pedal on the right front
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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
released.
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