ChokeControl
On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke control. On all other models, 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 StartingTheEngineon page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
To release the parking brake, depress the
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine wit/automatically shut off.
IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
ShiftLever
Throttle ControlLever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when
pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a
given position, the throttle witt 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.
Positionc.o.oI'q
Fast (_
Position
Slow
Position (_
The shift lever | is |
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located in the | center of | N |
the console and has |
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three positions, F |
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(Forward), N (Neutral) |
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and R (Reverse). See | R | |
Figure 8. The clutch- | Shift | |
brake pedal must be | Knob | |
fully depressed and the |
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tractor must not be in |
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motion when the moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.
NOTE: /f difficulty is encountered while attempting to shift, release the
SpeedControlLever
The speed control tever, | 6 | ||
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located on the right side of | I5 | ||
the center console, allows | |||
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you to regulate the ground |
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speed of the lawn tractor. |
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To use, depress the clutch- |
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brake pedal and move the |
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lever out of the parking |
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brake notch and forward to |
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increase | the tractor's |
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ground | speed. When a |
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desired | speed has been |
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reached, release the lever |
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into an appropriate notch to |
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maintain | that speed. |
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To slow the tractor's
ground speed, depress the _+SpeedMode+Showr
ParkingBrake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the
Clutch-brakePedal
The
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to SafetyInterlockSwitcheson page 13.
DeckEngagement/LiftLever
Found on the right side of the tractor, the deck engagement/lift lever is used to set the mowing deck's cutting height and engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To operate, move the lever to the right and forward, before placing it a notch for your desired cutting height. Moving the lever to the right and alt the way rearward placing it into the BLADES STOP position disengages power to the cutting deck/attachment.
NOTE: The deck engagement/lift lever must be in the disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when starting
the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
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