Chokecontrol

CONTROLS

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch is located on the dashlo3ard. The engine is started by turning the key to the ST _,RT posi- tion. When the engine is running, leave the {ey in the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the _ey to the OFF position. See figure 7.

tor when the tractor is not in u.,e to pre-

_b WARNING: Remove the key from the trac- vent accidental starting.

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control is located on the dashbo=Lrd and is used to regulate the engine speed. To get -naximum efficiency from cutting, the throttle should )e in the FAST position when operating the mower. Se_ figure 7.

Light

Ignitior

Choke,	"__	Lift
Throttle	_	Lever
	Ammeter
	[Optional)

Clut "h-Brake

Pedal

FIGURE 7.

The choke control is located on the dashboard and is

operated manually. Details for the choke openation are covered in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. See figure 7.

LIGHT SWITCH (Optional)

The head lamps are operated by pushing the light

switch located on the dashboard. The head I_

imps will only operate when the engine is running. See figure 7.

AMMETER (Optional)

The ammeter registers the rate of battery ¢ harge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the qfischarg- ing side with starting the engine. It should re ;lister on the opposite side (charging) when the engin is run- ning in the fast position until the battery is c( mpletely charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the ammeter will not show a ch_ rge. See figure 7.

HYDROSTATICCONTROL LEVER

The hydrostatic control lever is located on top of the fender on the right side of the tractor. This single con- trol lever, connected to the hydrostatic transmission, controls both the speed and direction of the tractor. Infinite speed control is achieved by moving the control lever forward or backward. The farther forward or back- ward you move the control lever, the faster you will travel. Pulling the control lever into neutral (N) area will stop the tractor. See figure 8.

Hydrostatic/

Control_-_

Lever

FIGURE 8.

CLUTCH-BRAKEPEDAL

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the tractor. See figure 7. Depressing the pedal returns the drive unit to neutral (N) and applies the brake.

NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine.

PARKING BRAKE

To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. To release the parking brake, depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See figure 9.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running.

FIGURE 9.