Operating Instructions
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Engine Throttle
The throttle control lever (red knob) is located on the
left side of the seat and is used to control engine
speed. Moving the lever
forward
toward the
FAST
position
increases
engine speed; moving it
back-
ward
toward the
IDLE
position
decreases
engine
speed.
Throttle
Throttle Location
Body Latch
The tractor body hinges forward for maintenance
access and is latched down in the
OPERATING
position. To raise the body, pull back on body latch
and lift body from the rear of the machine.
Rear Body
Latch
Rear Body Latch
Forward Speed Control (FSC)
Forward Speed Control (FSC) has two functions:
One is to set forward travel speed, and the other is to
establish the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position. When the
FSC lever is moved into the
FORWARD
position, a
friction lock holds any forward speed setting from
0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h). The ground speed is pro-
portional to the lever position; the further the lever is
advanced forward, the faster the tractor moves. It is
not necessary to hold the FSC in position since the
friction lock maintains the selected lever position.
Pulling back on the steering levers overrides the
FSC setting and slows or stops forward travel. Re-
leasing the steering levers allows the tractor to re-
sume forward travel at the speed set by the FSC le-
ver. To stop and park the machine, the FSC lever is
moved backward to the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.
Fuel Pump Priming
Engine is equipped with a mechanical fuel pump
and the fuel system will need to be primed in certain
conditions (after running out of fuel or after fuel sys-
tem maintenance). Move priming lever on fuel pump
until the clear cup on the fuel filter/water separator
shows filled with fuel before attempting to crank the
engine.
NOTE:
DO NOT
crank the engine to prime the fuel
system as this may damage the starter from pro-
longed cranking.
Fuel Pump
Primer
Fuel Pump Primer
