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Controls and Components
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Function of Components
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Main Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starts or stops engine.
*When machine is not in use, remove key.
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Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases and decreases engine speed.
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Choke Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When choke knob is pulled, choke valve closes, and when it is
returned, choke valve opens. Pull choke knob when starting engine
and return it after engine is started.
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Drive Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive lever changes the discharge of hydraulic pump in HST and
changes the travelling speed and direction in a stepless manner.
When drive lever is pushed forward from neutral position, machine
moves forward. Pushing lever backward makes machine travel back-
ward. Speed increases proportional to the angle of lever.
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Aux. Transmission Shift Lever . . . .
Use this lever when shifting auxiliary transmission to high/low gear.
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Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stops machine.
When depressing brake pedal, drive lever returns to neutral and
machine stops.
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Differential Lock Lever . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use this lever when one side of the rear wheels is slipping.
When lever is pushed to [ON], differential lock is engaged. When
lever is [OFF], differential lock is released (normal driving position).
* During normal driving, always put the lever to [OFF] position.
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Head Lamp Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head lamp is turned on when switch is pulled.
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Parking Brake Lock Lever . . . . . . . .
After stopping machine, pull lock lever downward to lock brake
pedal.
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Cutting Height Adjust Lever . . . . . . . .
Adjusts the height of blade (5 steps)
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Rotary Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turns on and off the power to cutting rotary.
When moving this lever to [OFF] position, rotary brake is applied.
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Grass Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secure area around machine before opening. Opening outlet allows
cut grass to be easily removed. Open outlet when changing cutting
blades.
* Outlet should be closed during normal use to prevent debris or
other objects from being thrown from machine.
