OPERATION

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITIONLIGHT

SWITCH

SWITCHPOSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

ATTACHMENT

CONTROL

LIFT LEVER

 

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

 

PARKING

 

BRAKE

FREE WHEEL

MOTION

CONTROL

CONTROL

 

LEVER

FIG. 4

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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