3. CONTROLS Engine switch
m Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the
riding mower is unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons
from starting, the engine.
This riding mower is equipped with an automotive type engine switch,
which controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the right-
hand side in front of the gear shift lever.
Key positions: “START” to start the engine
“ON” to run the engine after starting
“OFF” to stop the engine.
ENGINE
SWITCH
1 IMPORTANT NoTlCE Do not leave the engine switch “ON” (key on “ON”
position) when the engine is not running as the battery will discharge.
NOTE: The starter motor will not operate unless the parking brake is ap-
plied with the shift lever in NEUTRAL, the P.T.O. lever in the OFF
(disengaged) position, and/or with the seat switch depressed (sitting in
the operator’s seat).
Throttle lever
The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW (idle) to FAST (max
,speed). START (CHOKE) is for starting a cold engine.
START (CHOKE1
THR0lTl.E
LEVER
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