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.

CHOKEFAST 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

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. 4-3.

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 and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

 

Reverse

 

Push

Indicator

Button

Light

 

Reverse

 

Caution

Normal

Mode

Driving

Position

Mode

 

Stop

Start

position

 

position

Figure 4-3

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

Speed Control Lever

The speed control lever, located on the left rear fender, controls the ground speed of the lawn tractor as well as the direction of travel. See Figure 4-4.

To drive forward or in reverse, slowly move the speed control lever to the desired “F” forward or “R” reverse speed.

To stop, move the speed control lever to the “N” neutral position.

When mowing, place the speed control lever in the “Cutting Speed” position, or a slower forward speed for the best results.

Note: Do not use the parking brake pedal to control the ground speed of the lawn tractor. Always use the speed control lever to slow the ground speed of the lawn tractor. Depressing the parking brake pedal with the speed control lever engaged as part of regular operation will result in premature wear of the drive belt.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Serious damage to the tractor’s transmission could result. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before moving the speed control lever from forward to reverse or vice versa.

Section 4 — Controls and Features

 

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