1.22 | OPERATING THE TRACTOR | 1.22 |
THROTTLE CONTROL
Operate the throttle control in a forward direction to increase engine speed.
Operate the throttle control in a rearward direction to reduce engine speed.
Note that the engine speed will dictate the speed of other functions, i.e. travel and cutterblade speed.
NOTE: It should only be necessary to push the lever to the ‘Fast’ position before starting a warm engine. Use the choke to start a cold engine.
CHOKE CONTROL
ST38 ONLY: Operate the throttle control lever fully forwards to its stop - this will position the lever in the ‘Choke’ position.
ST42 ONLY: Pull the choke control knob out - this will engage the choke.
NOTE: Use of the choke should only be necessary before starting a cold engine.
TRAVEL
The throttle control regulates the engine speed. For the best cutting performance, position the throttle con- trol in the ‘FAST’ position.
Forward Travel: Release the parking brake, and depress the forward travel pedal to increase ground speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Reverse Travel: Depress the reverse travel pedal to increase reverse ground speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Stop (Neutral): Release the travel pedal.
IGNITION KEY
0 - Engine Off
1 - Lights On
2 - Ignition On
3 - Start Engine
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Always remove the ignition key when the mower is not in use.
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