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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 Figure 7.
To release the parking brake, depress the
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 12.
Shift Lever
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The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever. See Figure 8.
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WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key
Figure 7
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 on page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module.
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.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the
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IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on the left side of the tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch- brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor’s ground speed. When a desired speed has been reached, release the lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor’s ground speed, depress the clutch- brake pedal and move the speed control lever rearward and release it into a notch.
to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both the Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine on page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module.
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