Throttle / Choke Control

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel, see Fig. 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

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.

Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine’s choke control. See Figure 4-2. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

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 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.

Clutch-Brake Pedal

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

On/Lights

Start

Figure 4-3

NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.

Shift Lever

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 moving the shift lever. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Section 4 — Controls & Features

 

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