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parking brake must be released before moving the forward
speed control lever out of the NEUTRAL position or the engine
will stop. S/N: 2016973574 & Above: The forward speed control
lever cannot be moved forward out of the NEUTRAL position if
the parking brake lever is engaged.
The left drive lever controls the steering and reverse ground
speed of the left drive wheel. The right drive lever controls the
steering and reverse ground speed of the right drive wheel.
Squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly to move in
reverse.
See the
Driving the Mower section for proper steering
instructions.
Hour Meter: The hour meter measures the number of
hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter has a self
contained power source so the total hours are always visible.
Forward Speed Indicator: The purpose of the Forward Speed
Indicator is to help the operator quickly reset the forward speed
control of the mower to a preferred driving speed.
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Forward Speed Indicator
Control Name
The forward speed indicator works in conjunction with the
Forward Speed Control Lever and the Neutral Return Pedal.
The further the Forward Speed Control Lever is pressed forward
the further the Forward Speed Indicator travels to the right.
When the Forward Speed Control Lever is pulled rearward or
the Neutral Return Pedal is being depressed the Forward Speed
Indicator travels to the left
Ignition Switch: The ignition switch starts and stops the engine,
it has three positions:
Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical
system.
OFF
Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical
system.
RUN
Cranks the engine for starting.
START
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with
the engine stopped—this drains the battery.
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever rearward and
up to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward
and down to disengage the parking brake.
Releases the parking brake.
Disengage
Locks the parking brake.
Engage
Choke: Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking.
Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob DOWN to
open the choke.
Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed. Move the
throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle when mowing.
Fast throttle speed.
Slow throttle speed.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch: The PTO switch engages
and disengages the mower blades. Pull UP on the switch to
engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Neutral Return Pedals:
Control Name
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Neutral Return Pedals
The neutral return pedals provide a hands-free return to neutral.
The pedals are used in conjunction with the drive levers to
properly stop the machine. The two pedals are connected
together so depressing one depresses both.
The operator must fully depress the neutral pedal downwards
to return the mower to neutral. The mower must be in the neutral
position to start the engine.
See the
Stopping the Mower section for operating instructions
of the neutral return pedals.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.): The malfunction indicator
lamp detects problems with the engine. If the malfunction
indicator lamp begins to flash while you are operating the unit,
see the engine operator's manual.
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