GB - 12
Ignition Switch
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
See STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 14
for detailed
instructions on how to
start engine.
Throttle Lever (915111)
Choke (1) – Use to start a
cold engine.
Fast (2) – Increases engine
speed.
Slow (3) – Decreases engine
speed.
Throttle Lever (915113)
Fast (1) –
Increases engine
speed.
Slow (2) –
Decreases engine
speed.
Choke Control (915113)
Use to start a cold
engine. Pull choke
control out to choke
engine. Push choke
control in when engine is
warm.
Parking Brake
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Engages
(2) and
disengag
es (1)
mower
blades.
Hour Meter
Records total number of
hours engine has been run.
NOTE: Hour meter will
continue to run if ignition key
is left in the run position with
the engine turned off.
Steering Levers
•
Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers
backward.
•
Forward (2) – Push both steering levers
forward.
4*+
Out of
Neutral
Position
Off
Disengaged
Shuts
Off
5*+
Neutral
Position
On
Engaged
Shuts
Off
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Test Steering
Lever
PTO
Parking
Brake
Engine
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2