Controls and Indicators
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2007 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Owner’s Manual
NEUTRAL LOCKOUT
Gasoline Vehicles Only
For the convenience of the trained technician, there is a neutral lockout switch located on the seat support
panel under the seat
. The neutral lockout switch has two positions, MAINTENANCE and OPER-
ATE, which are clearly marked.
• Pedal-start vehicles:
When the switch is in the MAINTENANCE position, it will allow the technician to
run the engine in the NEUTRAL position to perform certain maintenance and/or repair functions. With
the switch in this position, the vehicle will not operate if the Forward/Reverse handle is placed in either
the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
• Key-start vehicle:
When the switch is in the MAINTENANCE position, it will allow the technician to run
the engine in FORWARD, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL for certain maintenance and/or repair functions.
However, if the Forward/Reverse handle is in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position and the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will stop running.
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WARNING
• With the switch in the MAINTENANCE position and the engine running, the vehicle may move
suddenly if the Forward/Reverse handle is shifted or accidentally bumped. To prevent this,
chock the front and rear wheels and firmly set the park brake before servicing or leaving the
vehicle.
NOTE: Pedal-start vehicle: Be sure to return the switch to the OPERATE position after servicing the vehi-
cle, or it will not run with the Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE posi-
tion.
Key-start vehicle: The switch must be returned to the OPERATE position after servicing is com-
plete, or the engine will stop running when the accelerator pedal is pressed, and the Forward/
Reverse handle is in the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
CHOKE
Gasoline Vehicles Only
The choke is located on the seat support panel below and to the left of the driver’s left knee. If the vehicle is
hard to start in cool or cold temperatures, activate the choke:
Figure 13 Neutral Lockout Switch
