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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle
will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
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
WARNING:
Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengage the
PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION
section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
The ignition switch is also used to operate the
headlights. Refer to OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS
in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed
instructions
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Brake —
Engage the parking brake.
PTO —
Move the PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position.
It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to
illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either
illuminates while the engine is running, proceed as
follows:
Oil—
Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the
Engine Owner’s Manual included with your
unit. Add oil as required.
Battery—
If this light illuminate’s while the engine is
running, it indicates that the battery is in
need of a charge OR that the engine’s
charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual
for the proper battery charging procedure
or have the engine’s charging system
checked by a authorized dealer.
The hour meter operates whenever the engine is
running and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.
Slow
Fast
Position
Position
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
1/10
P
+
Battery
PTO
Oil
Brake
Hour
Meter
