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Features & Controls
Choke (Select Models)
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok-
ing. Pull the choke control out to close the choke.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for-
ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Headlights
The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off.
Front Axle Oil Level Plug
(4WD Models Only)
The front axle oil check plug/dipstick is used to check the
front axle oil level and to add oil to the axle. See FRONT
AXLE MAINTENANCE for oil level check and fill proce-
dures.
Transmission Oil Level Check Plug
Transmission oil check plug/dipstick is used to check
transmission oil level and to add oil to the transmission.
See TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE for oil level check
and fill procedures.

Control Functions

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence
of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
2WD
4WD
Figure 1. Controls

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