Wing Nuts
Hold-
mounting clamp. Tighten the
NOTE: The vented battery allows any gases or liquid from the battery to be drained onto the ground.
•Trim end of drain tube if more than 1 inch extends below the frame.
Drain
Tube
Battery
Down
CoverRod
Figure 15
• Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over to |
the left side of the tractor. Loosen the |
screw which secures the mounting clamp. See |
Screw
Mounting Clamp
Figure 16. Slip the end of the drain tube into the |
Figure 16
SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. The engine is started by turning the key to the START position. When the engine is running, leave the key in the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF position. See Figure 17.
WARNING: Remove the key from the tractor when the tractor is not in use to prevent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed. See Figure 18. The engine should be operated at 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.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the choke operation are covered in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. See Figure 18.
IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.
To start engine insert key into ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release key to the ON position once engine has fired. The lights are controlled by the ignition switch. After the tractor is running, turn the key counterclockwise to the LIGHTS ON position. See Figure 17.
WARNING: To prevent accidental and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Figure 17
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