Bad Boy ZT 4800, Owner'S Service Manual

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SECTION 7: CONTROLS
7.1 Ignition Switch—Bad Boy mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start.
With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position and release key when engine starts,
and switch will automatically return to he RUN position.
7.2 Throttle Control—A cable is connected to the engine throttle for controlling engine speed.
Move lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever backward to decrease engine rpm.
7.3 Choke Control—(Not pictured, located on left side by hand brake) When the lever is in the
down position, the choke is in the off (run) position. When the lever is pulled up, the choke is
in the on (start) position. Do not operate the machine in the on (start) position.
7.4 Control Levers—These levers control the mower’s speed, direction, and neutral lock. These
levers are used to steer, accelerate, decelerate and change direction. (Drive Arms)
7.5 Blade Engage Switch—This switch engages the blades. Pull the switch up to engage the
blades and push the switch down to disengage the blades.
7.6 Deck Lift Control—The deck lift switch is used to raise and lower the deck.
7.2
7.5
7.4
7.1
7.6
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