Yard-Man 604 manual Ignition Switch, Throttle Control Lever, Choke Control

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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, 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.

Throttle

 

Throttle

Symbol

 

 

 

 

Symbol

 

Choke

 

Fast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow

 

Slow

Position

 

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

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.

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil

+

Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brake

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTO

 

 

Figure 6

If a light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal.

PTO — Move PTO lever, or PTO knob into the

disengaged (OFF) position.

OIL— Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as required.

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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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Finding Your Model NumberCalling Customer Support General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Attaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesInstalling the Mulch KIT Tractor SET-UPControls Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobAutodrive Pedal Brake PedalSafety Interlock Switches Shift LeverCruise Control Button Setting the Cruise Control Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineUsing the Lift Lever Driving on SlopesOperating the Headlights Engaging the PTO AdjustmentsMowing Leveling the DeckFront to Rear Carburetor AdjustmentSeat Adjustment Steering AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Maintenance EngineChanging Engine Oil Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckChanging the Deck Belts Decks w/ Electric PTOInch decks w/ manual PTO Upper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Tires BatteryFuse ChargingLubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuideModel Part Description Tractor BodyModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck †46-inch Deck Brake AssemblyCutting Decks Model Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Engine AccessoriesElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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