10
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
NOTE:
Read the attachment(s) and tractor manuals
before operating the equipment. Operate the tractor
only from the operator’s position, behind the
handlebars. Service the tractor and attachment before
operating.
Refer to Controls and Features for the following.
Direction Control Lever
The direction control lever controls the
movement of the tractor. Push the control
forward to go forward. Pull the control back
to move the tractor backwards.
Gear Shift Lever
The gear shift lever has two operating
positions. The forward (“HIGH”) position is
the fast gear. The rearward (“LOW”) position
is the slow gear.
The gear shift lever also controls the PTO
speed. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the
fast PTO speed. The rearward (“LOW”)
position is the slow PTO speed.
NOTE:
The gear shift lever must be in the neutral
position to engage PTO lever.
NOTE:
The gear shift lever must be in the “HIGH” or
“LOW” position to properly transmit power to the PTO
or wheels.
Range Shift Handle
The range shift handle has two operating
positions. Pull the handle to the rearward
(“LOW”) position for the slow speed. Push
the handle to the forward (“HIGH”) position
for the fast speed.
Rock the tractor back and forth by moving the direction
control lever back and forth while moving the range
shift handle helps align the clutch teeth to engage the
two-speed axle.
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever is used to control the
engine speed. To increase the engine
speed, move the lever up to the “FAST”
position. To decrease the engine speed,
move the lever down to the “SLOW”
position.
Choke Control
The choke control is used to choke a cold
engine for starting. The choke control is
located on the instrument panel. On 8.5HP
and 13.5HP tractors, push the choke lever
up to the “ON” position to choke the engine. On all
other tractors, pull the choke control knob out to the
“ON” position to choke the engine.
PTO Control
The PTO control is used to connect or
disconnect the engine power to an
attachment. The forward position is “OFF”;
the rearward position is “ON”.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is used to start
(electric start models) and stop the
engine.
Hourmeter
The hourmeter shows total time which the ignition
switch has been in the “ON” position.
Fuse
Electric start models have a fuse to protect the
electrical system.
Kick Stand
The kick stand is used to hold the tractor level when
there is no attachment on the tractor. The kick stand
must be in the raised position when moving the tractor.
Brake Handlebar
On tractors with steering brakes, the brake handlebar is
used to steer the tractor. Swing the brake handlebar left
for a right turn or right for a left turn.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is used to hold the tractor in position
when not in use.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never move the range shift
handle while on a slope or while the
tractor is moving. Move the handle only
when the tractor is on level ground and
stopped (except for rocking to engage the
clutch as described above).
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GEAR
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STOP
START
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