Basco 425622 78B Series, Instruction Book

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OPERATION
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Throttle Control
Lever
Blade Rotation
Control
Brake Pedal
Lift
Lever
Speed Control
Pedal
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
BLADE ROTATION CONTROL:
Use the blade rotation
control to start and stop the rotation of the blade and also to control
various accessories, such as a snow thrower.
BRAKE PEDAL:
Use the brake pedal to quickly stop.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH:
There is not a separate headlight
switch. As with many newer automobiles, the headlights are auto-
matically on whenever the engine runs.
IGNITION KEY SWITCH:
Use the ignition key switch to
start and stop the engine. When you start the engine and release the
ignition key, the ignition key switch will automatically default to the
recommended RUN
− MOW position for normal mowing.
AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCONNECT:
Use the auto-
matic drive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the
transmission.
LIFT LEVER:
Use the lift lever to change the height of cut.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER:
Use the parking brake lever
to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL:
Use the speed control lever
to change the speed and the direction of the unit.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
Use the throttle control
lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.