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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is
located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine.
When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is
always
in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel
and is activated by pulling the
knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to
Starting The Engine
on page 14 of
this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
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
.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to
the desired position. Once a comfortable position is
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the
seat in place. Refer to
Seat Adjustment
on page 18 of this
manual for more detailed instructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best
suited for your application.
Ignition Switch Module
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
NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
Safety Interlock Switches
on page 13 and
Starting The Engine
on page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located on the
right side of the tractor, along the
running board. Depress the
upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to
travel forward. Depress the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the
ball of your right foot (NOT your
heel) to cause the tractor to travel
in reverse. Ground speed is also
controlled with the drive pedal.
The further forward or rearward
that the pedal is pivoted, 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.
Slow
Fast
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