Engine Speed Control (EFM - 24 & 27HP)

The engine speed control controls the engine speed and choke. Move the engine speed control to the FAST position to increase engine speed, and to the SLOW position to decrease engine speed.

NOTE: The engine on this unit features an Electronic Fuel Management (EFM) system, and does not require choking.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three positions:

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.

Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch

The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4” (9,5 cm). See Cutting Height

Adjustment.

Parking Brake

Moving the parking brake lever forward and to the right engages the parking brake. Moving the lever to the left and back disengages the brake.

 

 

OFF

Stops the engine and shuts off the

 

 

 

 

Hour Meter (if equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrical system.

 

 

 

 

The hour meter measures the number of hours the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUN

Allows the engine to run and powers the

key has been in the RUN position.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The hour meter will register the passage of time

 

 

 

electrical system.

 

 

 

when the engine is running. The hour meter has a self-

 

 

START

Cranks the engine for starting.

contained power source so the total hours are always

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-

visible.

tion with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

 

 

 

 

 

PTO Switch

 

 

The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and

disengages the mower blade clutch. To engage the PTO, for

pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. N te

that the operator must be seated firmly in the rider seat

for the PTO to function.

 

 

 

Transmission Release Levers

 

 

 

 

 

Not

 

 

The transmission release levers deactivate the

transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand

(see Pushing the Unit by Hand).

 

Reproduction

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and backward (see Seat Adjustments).

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