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MTD 1438 Controls and Features, Speed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob

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Controls and Features

Speed Control &

Parking Brake Lever

Clutch/Brake Pedal

Choke Knob

(On some models)Ignition Switch Module

Shift Lever

Ammeter

(On some models)

Throttle/Choke Lever

PTO (Blade Engage) Lever	Deck Lift Lever

Figure 4-1

Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages.

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.

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MTD 1438 Controls and Features, Speed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob, Shift Lever, Ammeter

Contents

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINEOperator’s Manual Rover Raider 1438 & 1842 Lawn TractorTable of Contents To The OwnerThank You Record Product InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices California PropositionGeneral Operation Slope Operation Do NotService General ServiceChildren TowingDo not modify engine Notice Regarding EmissionsSpark Arrestor SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSafety Symbols SymbolDescription Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree or a corner of a building or a fence post8 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices Assembly & Set-Up Connecting the Battery CablesTractor Set-Up Shipping Brace RemovalAttaching The Steering Wheel Attaching The Dash CollarAttaching The Seat Mulch Plug if equippedSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels if so equipped Tire PressureGas and Oil Fill-up For California ModelsControls and Features On some modelsIgnition Switch ModuleSpeed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob Shift LeverIgnition Switch 3-Position Ignition Switch4-Position Ignition Switch Throttle Control LeverIgnition Switch Module Clutch-Brake PedalParking Brake Shift LeverSafety Interlock Switches Reverse Caution ModeModels without Reverse Caution Mode Models with Reverse Caution ModeSetting the Cutting Height Engaging the Parking BrakeStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineUsing the Deck Lift Lever Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Engaging the BladesMowing MulchingHeadlights Maintenance & Adjustments MaintenanceAir Cleaner BatteryCleaning the Engine And Deck Cleaning BatteryBattery Failures Deck Wash SystemAdjustments Seat AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Leveling the DeckMaintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash LouversClean Battery Terminals Clean Engine Cooling FinsService Cutting Deck RemovalBattery TiresDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Charging FuseCutting Blades Jump StartingChanging the Deck Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltFor 38” Decks For 42” & 46” Decks38-Inch Deck 42 & 46-Inch DeckSection 7 - Service Engine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler PulleyTroubleshooting ProblemCause RemedyReplacement Parts Attachments & Accessories Model NumberDescription Page Section 11- Notes

Controls and Features

Speed Control &

(On some models)Ignition Switch Module

Shift Lever

Ammeter

(On some models)

Throttle/Choke Lever

PTO (Blade Engage) Lever