Throttle Control Lever

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Fig. 4-2.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See Fig. 4-3A.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Fig. 4-3A.

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A

Off

On/Lights

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

STOP

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Figure 4-2

B

Stop

Start

Normal

Mowing Mode

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

On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine’s choke control. On all other models, 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 in this section of the manual for detailed starting instructions.

Position

Start

Position

Figure 4-3

Ignition Switch Module (If So Equipped)

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.

WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches on page 14 and Starting The Engine on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

Section 4 — Controls and Features

 

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