Throttle Control
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 Starting The Engine on page 16 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
FAST |
SLOW |
Ignition Switch Module
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.
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 6.
Normal
Mowing Mode
Stop
Position
Start
Position
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: The brake pedal must be fully depressed when starting the tractor.
Figure 6
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches on page 15 and Starting The Engine on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the front of the fender between the operator’s legs and has four positions. Placing the lever in
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
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 released.
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