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Section 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you
have read this manual. Learn the location and
purpose of all controls and instruments before you
operate this mower.
4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT
IDENTIFICATION
Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with
all mower and engine controls. Knowing the location,
function and operation of these controls is important for
safe and efficient operation of the mower.
CAUTION:
1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to start the
engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and
START.
2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to
engage and disengage the mower drive system.
Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck
drive.
3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
start a cold engine.
4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
decreases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
increases engine speed. Full forward position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments
DECK LIFT
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL SWITCHING
VALVE
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
PARKING
BRAKE
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
IGNITION
SWITCH
MOWER
DECK
SWITCH
ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL
ENGINE
CHOKE
CONTROL
STC 2002 CAI
PO
WER EQ
UIPMENT
CHOKE
OFFOFF
ONON
STST
ARAR
TT
F
ASTAST
SLOSLO
WW
MO
WER DECK
PUSH IN
T
O
DISENGA
GE
PULL OUT
T
O ENGA
GE
HOUR METER
FUSES
DUMP
VALVE
