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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Figure 5
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is
located on the left side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine
and, when pushed all the way
forward, the choke control also.
When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is
always
in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on
the right side of the tractor’s
dash.To start the engine, insert
the key into the ignition switch
and turn clockwise to the
START
position. Release the key into the
ON
position once engine has
fired.
Refer to
Starting The Engine
on
page 12 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions.
A
Speed Control Lever
E
Parking Brake Knob
B
Seat Adjustment Lever
F
Deck Engagement / Lift Lever
C
Brake Pedal
G
Ignition Switch
D
Throttle Control Lever
C
D
F
G
NOTE:
Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
A
B
E
Slow
Choke
Fast
Position
Position
Position
STOP
RUN
START
STOP
