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Choke Control | Hour Meter/Service Indicator |
Cruise Control/ |
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Parking Brake Lever | PTO/Blade Engage Lever |
Throttle Control | Ignition Switch Module |
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Brake Pedal | Forward Drive Pedal |
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Steering Tilt Lever | Reverse Drive Pedal |
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Cup Holder | Electric Lift Switch |
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Storage Compartment 
Fuel Cap
Manual Lift
Handle
Cutting Height Lever
Hydrostatic Transmission 
Dipstick/Fill Tube
Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours.
WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by sliding the lever forward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
Low Gas Window
Transmission
Bypass Rod
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of
the tractor’s dash panel and slides between the FAST | FAST |
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(rabbit) and SLOW
(turtle) positions. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that
the throttle lever is always in the FAST | (rabbit) |
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position. Operating with the throttle at less than full | SLOW | |
throttle may lead to shortened battery life and poor |
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cut quality.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
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