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Throttle Control Lever
The control throttle lever is located on the right side of
the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine, and when pushed all the way forward, the
choke also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 4.
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to
STARTING THE ENGINE
on page 13 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions.
Figure 4
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the
tractor above the drive pedal along the running board.
The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be fully depressed to
activate the safety interlock switch when starting the
tractor
.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the
right front side of the tractor along the running board.
Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the
tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse to cause
the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. The further down the pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal
will return to its original position when it’s not
depressed.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
Ignition Switch
WARNING:
Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has
fired. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Refer to
STARTING THE ENGINE
on page 13 of this manual
for detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s
headlights. Refer to
OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS
on page
15 of this manual for detailed instructions.
PTO (Power Take-off) Lever
The PTO lever is located on the left side of the
dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO
lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or
other (separately available) attachments; move the
PTO lever backward (toward the rear of the tractor) to
disengage the power to the attachments.
NOTE:
The PTO lever must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Slow
Choke
Fast
Position
Position
Position
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
