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.
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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, and on some units the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.
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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
On some units, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine’s choke control. On all other units, 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 four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 6.
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Figure 6
If a light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal.
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The BATTERY indicator light will illuminate any time the ignition key is the On position and the engine is not running. If it illuminate’s while the engine is running, it indicates that the battery is in need of a charge. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure.
The hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is in the On or On/Lights position and records the actual hours of tractor operation.
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