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Choke Control
The choke control can be found
on the left side 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 in the
OPERATION section of this
manual for detailed starting
instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor
.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the
upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to
travel forward. Depress the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the
ball of your right foot (NOT your
heel) to cause the tractor to travel
in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the
drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the
pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original position when it’s not
depressed.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
Cup Holder
The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the
left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake
lever.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, 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.
PTO (Power Take-off) Lever
The PTO lever is located on the left side of the
dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO
lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or
other (separately available) attachments; move the
PTO lever rearward to disengage the power.
NOTE:
The PTO lever must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Electric PTO
(Power Take-off) Knob
To engage the power to the
cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments on pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push
the PTO knob inward to
disengage the power.
NOTE:
The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when
simultaneously moving both control handles into the
REVERSE position and if the operator leaves the seat.
Cruise Control Button
The cruise control button is
located on the tractor dash panel
to the left of the ignition switch.
Push the cruise control button
while traveling forward at a
desired speed. While holding the
button in, release pressure from
the drive pedal. This will engage
the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at that speed
without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress
the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise
control. Refer to OPERATION SECTION of this manual
for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control
feature.
NOTE:
Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
