Bolens MTD7122B09 Controls, Lightswitch, Ammeter, Throttlecontrol, Chokecontrol, Shift Lever

CONTROLS

FIGURE 9.

THROTTLECONTROL

The throttle control is used to regulate the engine speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the throttle should be in the FAST position when operating the mower. See figure 9.

CHOKECONTROL

The choke control is located on the dashboard and is operated manually. See figure 9.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located in the center of the console and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. See figure 9. The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be mov- ing when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift

gears.

SPEEDCONTROLLEVER

The speed control lever allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 10. To select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push speed control lever outward and move backward to slow lawn tractor, move forward to increase speed. When desired speed has been obtained, release lever in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will automatically go to the pre-set speed.

IGNITION SWITCH

Turn the key to the START position to start the engine. When the engine is running, let the key return to the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental starting. See figure 9.

LIGHTSWITCH

Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights will only operate when the engine is running. See figure

9.

AMMETER

The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg- ing side when starting the engine. It should register on the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run- ning in the fast position until the battery is completely charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure 9.

CLUTCH-BRAKEPEDAL

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc brake. See figure 9.

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

PARKINGBRAKE

The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal. Press the speed control lever outward and all the way to the rear of the unit. Release the speed con- trol lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal. press the speed control lever outward and move to 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.

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