Bolens 660 manual ChokeControl, ShiftLever, SpeedControlLever, ParkingBrake, Clutch-brakePedal

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 clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position. Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

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
located in the	center of	N
the console and has
three positions, F
(Forward), N (Neutral)
and R (Reverse). See		R
Figure 8. The clutch-		Shift
brake pedal must be		Knob
fully depressed and the
tractor must not be in

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 clutch-brake pedal slightly before fully depressing the pedal again.

SpeedControlLever

The speed control tever,		6
located on the right side of		I5
the center console, allows
you to regulate the ground
speed of the lawn tractor.
To use, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and move the
lever out of the parking
brake notch and forward to
increase	the tractor's
ground	speed. When a
desired	speed has been
reached, release the lever
into an appropriate notch to
maintain	that speed.

To slow the tractor's

ground speed, depress the _+SpeedMode+Showr

clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever rearward and release it into a notch.

ParkingBrake

To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedat. Move the speed control lever all the way to the rear and release it into the parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.

Clutch-brakePedal

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to ;SpeedControlLever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

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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