Note: The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released, but they
should be placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor may creep.
4.Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower behind the ignition switch. This is an “on/ off” toggle switch that controls the electric blade clutch which sup- plies power to the cutting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport position. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat.
5.Parking Brake: (See Figure 3.) Located on the left side of the trac- tion unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the inter- nal
6. Deck Lift Handle: (See Figure 3.) Located on the right front corner of the mowing deck.To raise the mowing deck to the transport position, the lever is pulled to the rear and moved inward to lock into a stop for trans- port. To lower the mowing deck, raise the deck lift handle and move it out- ward. This allows the handle to move forward, lowering the deck to the cut- ting position.
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7.Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank. When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a coun- terclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run
the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the
engine. | Figure. 4 | Fuel Shutoff Valve |
8.Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat
Adjustment Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjust- ment Lever is used to move the seat forward and backward. To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjustment lever
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