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Section 4
CAUTION
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.
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT
4.1
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.
Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1).
1.
The ignition switch
is used to start the engine. Turn the key to the on
position before pulling the recoil starter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1).
2.
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.
Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
3.
Used to start
a cold engine.
Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1).
4.
Used to
control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
decreases engine speed. Full back position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1).
5.
Used to control
the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or
reverse. Pull upward for neutral and reverse.
Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1).
6.
Used to
control the mower's right wheel when traveling
forward or reverse. Pull upward for neutral and
reverse.
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
IGNITION
SWITCH
MOWER
DECK
SWITCH
ENGINE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
NEUTRAL LATCH
NEUTRAL LATCH
OPERATOR PRESSENCE
CONTROL
OPERATOR PRESSENCE
CONTROL
BRAKE LEVER
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER
ENGINE CHOKE
CONTROL
Controls and Instruments
Figure 4-1.
