Features & Controls of the Zero Turn Rider

Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and

function of the following. This will A enable you to understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.

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G HFigure 1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.

A. Ground Speed Control Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel.

Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed.

Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section, page 14, for steering instructions.

B. Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in position.

C. Control Panel

The control panel houses the starting, engine speed and PTO controls. See Page 8 for more details.

D. Instrument Panel

The instrument panel shows a variety of engine operation and status information. See Page 8 for more details.

E. Parking Brake Handle

The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the parking brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN.

F & G. Deck Lift Pedal & Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift pedal.

H. Fuel Tank Selection Valve (Gas Model Only)

Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle pointing towards the left, it will draw fuel from the left-hand tank. With the handle pointed towards the right, it will draw fuel from the right-hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards the operator, it will shut off fuel flow to the engine.

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