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Control Handles
The control handles are located in the center of the
tractor’s dash. Moving the handles forward or rearward
controls both the ground speed of the tractor and the
direction of travel. When released, the control handles
will return to their original STOP (neutral) position.
Refer to
Driving the Tractor
on page 14 of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the control handles.
Figure 7
IMPORTANT:
Never use a control handle to stabilize
yourself while mounting or dismounting the tractor.
Grasp only the adjustable hand rest (see Figure 8) to
help stabilize yourself.
Adjustable Hand Rest & Bail
Found immediately in front of the control handles, the
adjustable hand rest can be repositioned (by squeezing
the bail) to limit the forward travel of the control
handles.
Figure 8
Choke Control
On model ZTT-1850, moving the
throttle lever all the way forward
activates the engine’s choke
control. On model ZTT-2150, the
choke control can be found in the
center of the dash panel and is
activated by pulling the knob
outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Refer to
STARTING THE ENGINE
on page 14 of this manual
for detailed starting instructions.
Parking Brake Lever
The parking brake should
be engaged when leaving
the tractor unattended. To
do so, grasp the parking
brake lever found on the
tractor’s left fender and pull
it toward the rear of the
tractor in the long slot.
Move the lever slightly to
the left before releasing it
into the short slot.
IMPORTANT:
The parking
brake should not be
engaged while the tractor
is in motion. If the operator
should attempt to engage
the parking brake with
either (or both) control
handle in position for
FORWARD or REVERSE travel, the tractor’s safety
interlock system will automatically shut off the engine.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will auto-matically shut off.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is used to change the height of the
cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then
place in the notch best suited for your application.
Figure 9
Control Handles
(Shown in Neutral Position)
Adjustable Hand Rest
Bail
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A
R
K
IN
G
B
R
A
K
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ENGAGE
DISENGAGE
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