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 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.

CHOKE

FAST

SLOW

Figure 4-2

IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Ignition Switch

Your lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition switches. Use Fig. 4-3 to identify which switch your machine utilizes and follow these instructions for proper operation.

3-Position 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. The engine will run with the headlights on.

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

4-Position 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. 4-3B. The engine will run with the headlights off in this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the headlights on.

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

AOn/Lights

Start

B

On/Lights

On

Start

C

 

Reverse

Normal

Caution Mode

 

Mowing

 

Start

Stop

Position

Position

 

Figure 4-3

Ignition Switch Module

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. The headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution Modes).

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

Section 4 — Controls and Features

 

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