To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.
Ignition Switch Module
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The
headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution
Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3C.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to
the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor,
along the running board. Depress the brake pedal part way
down to slow the tractor’s ground speed. Depress the pedal all
the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a
complete stop.
NOTE:
The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches on page 15.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal. Move the
parking brake lever into the ON position. Release the brake pedal
to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move
the parking brake lever out of the ON position and into the OFF
position.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on the left fender, allows you
to regulate the travel direction and ground speed of the lawn
tractor. To use, release the parking brake and move the speed
control lever forward (to travel forward) or rearward (to travel in
reverse). The further forward or rearward that the lever is moved,
the faster the tractor will travel. See Fig. 4-4.
Place the speed control lever in the Cutting Speed, or slower,
position when mowing.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel
when the tractor is in motion. Serious damage to the tractor’s
transmission could result. Always bring the tractor to a complete
stop before moving the speed control lever from forward to
reverse or vice versa.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when leaving the
tractor unattended.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Found on the tractor’s right fender, the PTO
(blade engage)
lever
is used to engage power to the cutting deck or other
(separately
available)
attachments. To operate, move the lever all the way
forward. Moving the lever all the way rearward into the PTO OFF
position disengages power to the cutting deck/ attachment.
NOTE:
The PTO (
blade engage
) lever must be in the disengaged
(PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.
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