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Features & Controls
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push
DOWN to disengage the mower.
Throttle Control
Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL
throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke.
Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking
brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the
unit the parking brake must be engaged.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting
Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock
Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7cm)
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height and release the lift lock lever.
Hour Meter
The hour meter measures the number of hours the
PTO has been engaged. The hour meter has a self
contained power source so the total hours are always
visible.
Removable Floor Pan (S/N:
2016270589 & Above)
The floor pan can be removed for easy access to the
mower deck. To remove the pan, remove the black
knob and tilt the floor pan up and then remove from
the machine. Reverse process for re-installation.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Water Temperature Gauge
(Liquid Cooled Model only)
Measures the engine coolant temperature.
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Throttle Control
Pressing the throttle control rocker switch forward will
increase the throttle position. Pressing the throttle
control rocker switch backwards will decrease the
throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp detects problems with
the engine. If the malfunction indicator lamp begins to
flash in a sequence while you are operating the unit,
see the engine operator’s manual.
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Kawasaki DFI Models Control Panel