Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine
and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the
choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed. See Fig. 4-2.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Choke Control
On some models, moving the throttle
lever all the way forward activates the
engine’s choke control. On all other
models, the choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel and is
activated by pulling the knob outward.
Activating the choke control closes the
choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to Starting
The Engine on page 15 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions.
Ignition Switch
Your new lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition
switches. Use Fig. 4-3 to identify which switch your machine
utilizes and follow these instructions for proper operation.
3-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See
Fig. 4-3A. The engine will run with the headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3A.
4-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Fig. 4-3B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the
headlights on.
FAST
SLOW
CHOKE
FAST
SLOW
Figure 4-2
A
B
C
Stop
Position
Normal
Mowing
Start
Position
On
/Light
s
On
Start
Reve
rse
Caution Mode
On
/Light
s
Start
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