Controls & Operation
3
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Hydrostatic Set-Up
Parking Brake Lever
/Speed Control
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Brake Pedal
†
/
Clutch-Brake Pedal
†
Speed Control Lever
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Cup Holder
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
Ammeter
†
Deck Lift Lever
PTO Lever
Ignition Switch Module
Foot Control CVT
& CVT
Shift Lever
†
Foot Control CVT
Drive Pedal
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Figure 3-1
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
The throttle/choke control lever
is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine, as
well as the choke when it is pushed
all the way forward. When set in
a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When operating
the lawn tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the
throttle/choke control lever is always
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Moving the throttle/choke control
lever all the way forward activates
the engine’s choke control.
Activating the choke control closes
the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Refer to Starting the engine on
page 13 for detailed starting
instructions.
Speed Control Lever
Hydrostatic
The speed control lever,
located on the left rear
fender, controls the
ground speed of the
lawn tractor as well as the
direction of travel.
To drive forward or in
reverse, slowly move the
speed control lever to the
desired “F” forward or “R”
reverse speed.
To stop, move the speed
control lever to the “N”
neutral position.
When mowing, place the speed control lever in
the “Cutting Speed” position, or a slower forward
speed for the best results.
NOTE:
Do not use the parking brake pedal to
control the ground speed of the lawn tractor.
Always use the speed control lever to slow the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. Depressing the
parking brake pedal with the speed control lever
engaged as part of regular operation will result in
premature wear of the drive belt.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
attempt to change the
direction of travel when the lawn tractor is in
motion. Serious damage to the lawn tractor’s
transmission could result. Always bring the lawn
tractor to a complete stop before moving the
speed control lever from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
CVT
The speed control lever, located on the
lower left side of the lawn tractor’s dash
console, allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal
and move the lever out of the parking
brake notch and forward to increase
the lawn tractor’s ground speed. When
a desired speed has been reached,
release the lever into an appropriate
notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the lawn tractor’s ground
speed, depress the clutch-brake pedal
and move the speed control lever
rearward and release it into a notch.
Parking Brake Pedal & Lever
(If Equipped)
Hydrostatic & Foot Control CVT
The parking brake pedal is located on
the left side running board of the lawn
tractor. It is used to set the parking brake
and to stop the lawn tractor in sudden
situations. The parking brake lever is
located on the left side of the lawn
tractor’s dash panel.
RUN
PARK
BRAKE
ON
PARK
BRAKE
OFF
To set the parking brake:
Fully depress the
parking brake pedal. Move the parking brake
lever all the way down and into the parking brake
position (PARK BRAKE ON) and then release the
brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
Depress the
brake pedal and the parking brake lever will
automatically move out of the parking brake
position.
In a sudden situation, fully depress the brake
pedal to bring the lawn tractor to a stop and then
immediately move the speed control lever to the
“N” neutral position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the parking brake pedal
to control the ground speed of the lawn tractor.
Doing so will result in premature wear of drive belt.
Always use the speed control lever to control the
ground speed of the lawn tractor and to stop the
lawn tractor under normal circumstances.
NOTE:
The parking brake pedal must be depressed
to start the engine. The parking brake must also be
set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut OFF.
Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 14.
Clutch-Brake Pedal & Parking Brake
(If Equipped)
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of
the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress
the clutch-brake pedal part way down when
slowing the lawn tractor by changing speeds. Refer
to Speed Control Lever on page 11. Depress the
pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake
and bring the lawn tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE:
The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches
on page 12.
To set the parking brake:
Fully depress the
brake pedal. Move the parking brake lever into the
parking brake position. Release the brake pedal to
allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
Depress the brake
pedal and the parking brake lever will move out of
the parking brake position. The parking brake will
then be released. Release the brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will automatically shut OFF.
Ammeter (If Equipped)
The ammeter measures the electric current of the
engine produced in amperes.
