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S
ECTION
4— C
ONTROLS
AND
F
EATURES
Steering Wheel Tilt Lock
The steering wheel tilt lock is located beneath the steering
wheel in the center/rear of the steering console.
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
while the tractor is in motion. Doing so could
result in loss of control of the tractor and result in
an accident.
The tilt lock feature allows you to adjust the steering
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wheel to the position that provides the most comfort
and control to the tractor’s operator. Refer to
“Maintenance and Adjustments” later in this manual
for adjustment instructions.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the
left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a
uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase
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the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate
with the throttle control in the fast position (full
throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the
mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease
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the engine speed.
When starting the engine, push the control handle
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fully forward into the “CHOKE” position.
After starting and warming the engine, move the
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control handle rearward until you feel it move past
the choke detent.
Key Switch Module
The key switch module is used
to start and stop the engine.
It is also used to activate the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Insert key into the key switch
module and turn clockwise to
the START position. Release the
key into the NORMAL MOWING
position once engine has
started.
To stop the engine, turn the
ignition key counterclockwise
to the STOP position.
Forward Control Pedal
The forward control pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor, at the front of the right running board. Depress
the forward control pedal to cause the tractor to travel in
the forward direction. The forward ground speed of the
tractor is directly affected by the distance the pedal is
depressed. The further the pedal is depressed, the faster
the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal
will return to its original position when released.
Reverse Control Pedal
The reverse control pedal is located in the right front
running board rearward of the forward control pedal.
Depress the reverse control pedal to cause the tractor to
travel in reverse. The further the pedal is depressed, the
faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the
pedal will return to its original position when released.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located at the front of the left running
board and is used for quick stops, or setting the parking
brake. This pedal must be FULLY depressed, or the parking
brake must be engaged, to activate the safety interlock
switch when starting the tractor.
As the brake pedal is depressed the drive to the
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transmissions is disengaged and the brakes are
engaged.
Fully depress the center of the brake pedal to engage
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parking brake. Refer to Figure 4-2.
To disengage the parking brake depress the front
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(top) of the brake pedal. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
CHOKE
This symbol indicate
the fast position
This symbol indicates
the slow position
This symbol indicate
the Choke position
