IGNITION SWITCH
To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release key to the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions
WARNING: Remove the key from the tractor when the tractor is not in use to prevent accidental starting.
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Figure 4
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
The throttle 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. See Figure 5.
Throttle
Symbol
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Figure 5
IMPORTANT: When using PTO operated equipment such as the cutting deck or other attachments, always operate the tractor with the throttle lever 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 STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER
Your tractor is equipped with an hour meter as part of its systems indicator monitor, see Figure 6. It can be found on the left side of your tractor’s dash panel.
Battery |
|
|
|
|
|
| Oil |
+ |
Hour |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| ||||
Meter |
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1/10 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Brake | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
PTO |
|
| |||||
Figure 6
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal.
PTO — Move PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF) position.
It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminate’s while the engine is running, proceed as follows:
OIL— Stop the tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level as instructed in the engine manual. Add oil as required.
BATTERY— The battery is in need of a charge, or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized engine dealer.
The hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is in the On or On/Lights position and records the actual hours of tractor operation.
9