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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
1.3 BASIC CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The figures below identify each of the operator controls
and their basic function. Controls will be described in
greater detail further on in this manual.
1.3.1. IGNITION SWITCH (Left Control Panel)
Starts and stops engine. Refer to Section “ENGINE
OPERATION” for further details.
FIGURE 1.2
1.3.2. ENGINE SPEED & CHOKE CONTROL
(Right Control Panel)
Controls engine speed; built-in choke control past
‘Fast’ detent in throttle control.
FIGURE 1.3
1.3.3. PARKING BRAKE
(Next to Left Control Panel)
Applies park brake.
FIGURE 1.4
1.3.4. MOTION CONTROL LEVERS
Controls direction and steering of machine when
driving. Refer to Section “MOTION CONTROL” for
detailed operation of motion control levers.
FIGURE 1.5
(Levers shown in Neutral Lock Position)
1.3.5. CUTTING DECK ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
(Forward of Operator Seat)
Adjusts cutting deck height. Refer to Section
“MOWER OPERATION” for further details.
FIGURE 1.6
1.3.6. BLADE SWITCH (Right Control Panel)
Engages and disengages cutting blade(s). Refer to
Section “MOWER OPERATION” for further details.
FIGURE 1.7
PULL OUT (‘I’)
TO ENGAGE
PUSH IN (‘0’)
TO DISENGAGE
SLOW
FAST (DETENT)
CHOKE
STOP
RUN
IGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE SPEED & CHOKE CONTROL
ENGAGE
DISENGAGE
DEPRESS
RELEASE
BUTTON TO
ENGAGE OR
DISENGAGE
CUTTING DECK ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
RAISE
LOWER
START
MOTION CONTROL LEVERS
PARKING BRAKE
BLADE SWITCH
