Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2.
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Figure 2
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
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 Starting The Engine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. 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.
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 3.
On/Lights |
Off |
On |
STOP |
Start |
Figure 3
Refer to Starting The Engine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s headlights. Refer to Operating The Headlights on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not depressed.
IMPORTANT: Always set the
parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
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