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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a
given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
Choke Control
When pushed all the way forward, the throttle control lever also controls the
choke. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be fully depressed to
activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
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Parking Brake Button
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with
the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
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To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the
parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the
brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay
depressed.
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To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The
parking brake button will then return to its original position.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal controls movement and ground speed of the tractor. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot
(when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse) to cause the tractor to move. The further down the pedal
is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it is not depressed.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments. The PTO lever must be in “Blade Stop” position
when (1) starting the engine, (2) traveling in reverse or (3) if the operator
leaves the seat.
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To engage the PTO, proceed as follows:
1.
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.
2.
Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way forward to
the ON position.
3.
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
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To disengage the PTO, move the PTO lever to the “Blade Stop” position.
IMPORTANT:
The engine will automatically shut off if (1) the operator leaves the seat while the PTO is still engaged
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged, and (2) the PTO is engaged while the drive pedal is in position
for reverse travel.
Ignition Switch
Ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
ON position once engine has fired.
WARNING:
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Slow
Choke
Fast
Position
Position
Position
P
ON
BLADE
STOP
* Also referred to as simply PTO Lever
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
