Accelerator Pedal
Use the accelerator pedal (
) to vary the
ground speed of the machine. Pressing down the
accelerator pedal starts the engine. Pressing the
pedal farther increases the ground speed. Releasing
the pedal slows the machine, and the engine shuts off.
Note:
The maximum forward speed is 26 km/h
(16 mph).
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal to stop or slow the machine
(
CAUTION
Operating a machine with worn or incorrectly
adjusted brakes can may result in personal
injury.
If the brake pedal travels to within 25 mm (1
inch) of the machine floor board, adjust or
repair the brakes.
Parking-Brake Lever
The parking-brake lever is located between the seats
(
and
). Whenever you shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake to prevent the
machine from accidentally moving. To engage the
parking brake, pull up the parking-brake lever. To
disengage the parking brake, push the lever down.
Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the right of
the operator's seat. Use the choke to help start a cold
engine by pulling the choke control outward (
). After the engine starts, adjust the choke to keep
the engine running smoothly. As the engine warms
up, push in the choke control to the O
FF
position.
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Figure 8
1.
Gear-shift selector
2.
Choke control
Gear-Shift Selector
The gear-shift selector is located between the seats
and below the parking-brake lever. The gear-shift
selector has 3 positions: F
ORWARD
, R
EVERSE
, and
N
EUTRAL
(
Note:
The engine starts and runs in any of the 3
positions.
Important:
Always stop the machine before
changing gears.
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