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Section 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you
have read this manual. Learn the location and
purpose of all controls and instruments before you
operate this mower.
4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT
IDENTIFICATION
Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with
all mower and engine controls. Knowing the location,
function and operation of these controls is important for
safe and efficient operation of the mower.
CAUTION:
1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1).
Used to start the
engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and
START.
2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1).
Used to
engage and disengage the mower drive system.
Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck
drive.
3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
Used to
start a cold engine.
4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1).
Used to
control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
decreases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
increases engine speed. Full forward position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
MOWER
DECK
SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH
HOURMETER
OR
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE - LV
MODEL ONLY
FUEL
GAUGE
FUSES
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
DECK LIFT
390S0142B
PARKING BRAKE
CONTROL
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
OFF
OFF
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ON
ST
AR
T
OFF
PULL OUT
T
O
ENGA
GE
PUSH IN
T
O
DISENGA
GE
MO
WER DECK
FUEL
GAUGE
ENGINE
CHOKE
CONTROL
ENGINE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FUEL SWITCHING VALVE
KA MODEL - LEFT SIDE
KH MODEL - RIGHT SIDE
HOUR METER
LV MODEL - LEFT SIDE
DUMP
VALVE
ROTATE
DECK
RELEASE
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