Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located below the operator’s seat on the
lefthand side of the tractor as seen from the operator’s position.
Activate the Ignition Switch to start the engine by inserting 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 4-2.
WARNING!
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Off
On
Start
Figure 4-2
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn
tractor. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when
slowing the tractor by changing speeds
(Refer to Speed Control
Lever)
. Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc
brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE:
The clutch-brake pedal must be completely depressed
to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the
Operation section of this manual.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the control panel just below the seat,
in the center of the tractor. It has three positions, FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE.
The brake pedal must be completely
depressed
and the tractor
must not be in motion
when moving
the shift lever. See Figure 4-3.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Figure 4-3
Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on the right side of the tractor’s
steering console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the
lawn tractor.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever out
of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor’s
ground speed. When a desired speed has been reached, release
the lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor’s ground speed, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and move the speed control lever rearward and release it
into a notch.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the
parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow
the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal and
move the speed control lever out of the parking brake position
into the desired position. Release the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
14
S
ection
4— c
ontrolS
& F
eatureS