Yard-Man 131704F Switch ~ ~, Pedal, Ignitionswitch, Lightswitch, Throttlecontrol, Chokecontrol

IGNITIONSWITCH

The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Turn the key to the START position to start the engine. When the engine is running, leave the key in the ON posi- tion. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF posi- tion. See figure 8.

AWARNING: Remove the key from the trac- tor when the tractor is not in use to pre- vent accidental starting.

THROTTLECONTROL

The throttle control is located on the left side of the dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed. See figure 8. The engine should be operated from 3/4 to full throttle (FAST) when operating any equipment that uses the tractor engine as a source of power such as the mowing deck, snow thrower or rotary tiller.

CHOKECONTROL

The choke control is located on the right side of the dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the choke operation are covered in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. See figure 8.

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LIGHTSWITCH

The head lamps are operated by pushing the light switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will only operate when the engine is running. See figure 8.

AMMETER

The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg- ing side with starting the engine. It should register on the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run- ning in the fast position until the battery is completely charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure 8.

HYDROSTATICCONTROLLEVER

The hydrostatic control lever is located on top of the fender on the left side of the tractor. This single con- trollever, connected to the hydrostatic transmission, controls both the speed and direction of the tractor. In- finite speed control is achieved by moving the control lever forward or backward. The farther forward or backward you move the control lever, the faster you will travel. Pulling the control lever into neutral (N) area will stop the tractor. See figure 9.

FIGURE 9.

CLUTCH-BRAKEPEDAL

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of thetracto See figure 8. Depressing the pedal returns the

drive unit to neutral (N) and applies the brake.

NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine.

PARKINGBRAKE

To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brakepedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the

clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. To release the parking brake, depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See figure 10.

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