Features and Controls

Controls

Figure 2. Control Locations

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.

Forward Speed Control Lever

Reverse Speed Control Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the mower.

The forward speed control lever controls the forward ground speed of both drive wheels.

The left reverse speed control lever controls the steering and reverse ground speed of the left drive wheel. The right reverse speed control lever controls the steering and reverse ground speed of the right drive wheel.

See the Operation section for proper steering instructions.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has two positions:

OFF

Stops the engine

RUN

Rotate the ignition switch to the RUN

 

position before pulling on the starter rope

 

to start the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle

The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine.

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