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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from
the normal operating position.
Controls
Become familiar with the controls (Fig. 2) before you start
the engine and operate the tractor.
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Figure 2
1.
Steering wheel
2.
Light switch—on/off
(optional)
3.
Ignition switch
4.
Clutch/brake pedal
5.
Blade control (PTO) lever
6.
Ground speed lever
7.
Height-of-cut lever
8.
Parking brake lever
9.
Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-reverse light
12. KeyChoice
®
switch
Using the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 3) down and hold it.
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Figure 3
1.
Clutch/brake pedal
2.
Parking brake lever
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 3) up and gradually
take your foot off of the clutch/brake pedal.
Note: The clutch/brake pedal should stay in the
depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 3).
Note: The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the clutch/brake pedal.
