Operating Instructions
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Engine Choke (Model MBS Only)
The choke control lever (black knob) is located on the
left side of the seat. To start a cold engine, move the
choke control forward to the
ON
position. After engine
starts, move choke control toward the
OFF
position,
keeping enough choke to allow the engine to run
smoothly as it warms up. As soon as possible, move
the choke to the
OFF
position. A warm engine requires
little or no choke for starting.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the choke is in the
OFF
position during normal engine operation; running
with the choke in the
ON
position
CAN
damage the
engine.
Engine Throttle
The throttle control lever (red knob) is located on the
left side of the seat and is used to control engine
speed. Moving the lever
forward
toward the
FAST
position
increases
engine speed; moving it
back-
ward
toward the
IDLE
position
decreases
engine
speed.
Choke
Throttle
Choke and Throttle Location
Body Latch
The front portion of the tractor body hinges forward
for maintenance access and is latched down in the
OPERATING
position. To raise the body, move the
latch release forward.
Body Latch
Forward Speed Control (FSC)
Forward Speed Control (FSC) has two functions: One
is to set forward travel speed, and the other is to es-
tablish the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position. When the FSC
lever is moved into the
FORWARD
position, a friction
lock holds any forward speed setting from 0 to 9 mph
(0 to 14 km/h). The ground speed is pro portional to
the lever position; the further the lever is advanced
forward, the faster the tractor moves. It is not neces-
sary to hold the FSC in position since the friction lock
maintains the selected lever position. Pulling back on
the steering levers overrides the FSC setting and
slows or stops forward travel. Releasing the steering
levers allows the tractor to resume forward travel at
the speed set by the FSC lever. To stop and park the
machine, the FSC lever is moved backward to the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.