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Section 4
STEERING
CONTROL
HOURMETER
ENGINE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
DECK LIFT
SWZV CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE
CONTROL
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
MOWER DECK SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
SPEED
CONTROL
ENGINE CHOKE
CONTROL
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.
1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch is
used to start the engine. Manual start engines has two
positions; OFF and ON. Electric Start engines have
three positions; OFF, ON, and START.
CAUTION:
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
increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
decreases engine speed. Full back position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
5. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of
hours the engine has been operated. It operates
whenever the engine is running. Has preset
maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic
system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled
maintenance 2 hours before preset time and continue
flashing until 2 hours after. Automatically resets.
Figure 4-1 Controls