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ThrottleControlLever
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. See Figure 4.
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
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.
ChokeControl
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
StartingThe Engineon page 14 of
this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
BrakePedal
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.
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IgnitionSwitchModule
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 5.
Stop
Position
NO CI-{ILOREN AROUND
REVERSE PUSH
BUTTON
Normal
MowingMode
Start
Position
Figure 5
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
SafetyInterleck Switcheson page 13 and StartingThe Engine
on page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
DrivePedal
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.
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