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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. On
model D609G, push this
lever all the way forward for
choke control also.
/ Choke*
*some models only
IMPORTANT:When
operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
make sure that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
ChokeControl
On model D609G, moving
the throttle lever all the way
forward activates the
engine's choke control. On
model U609H, 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
Choke*
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine on
page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions.
BrakePedal
The brake pedal is located
on the right front side of the
tractor above the drive
pedal and along the running
board. This pedal can be
used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
I(o)
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
Ignition Switch
To start the engine, insert
the key into the ignition On/Lights
switch and turn clockwise Off
to the START position.
Once the engine starts,
turn the key to ON position.
Refer to Starting The
Engine on page 12 of this
manual for more details.
The ignitionswitch is also
used to operate the tractor's headlights. Refer to
Operating The Headlights on page 14 for details.
WARNING: Never leave a running machineunattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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 move the
tractor. Ground speed is
also controlled with the
drive pedal. Further down the pedal is depressed,
faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original position when it is not depressed.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
SystemsIndicator Monitor/ HourMeter
Your tractor isequipped
with four indicator lights
and an hour meter located
on the left side of the dash
panel. These indicators
are shown here.
The hour meter operates
whenever the engine is
runningand records the
actual hours oftractor
operation.
It is normal for the oillight
and the battery light to
illuminate whilethe engine
is cranking, but ifeither
illuminates while the
engine is running, follow
the steps given below. If the brake lightor PTO light
illuminates while starting the tractor, proceed as
follows.
Brake Light Engage the parking brake.
PTO Light Move the PTO lever into the OFF
(disengaged) position.
Oil Light Stop the tractor immediately and
check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in the engine manual. Add
oilas required.
Battery Light Indicates that the battery needs to be
charged or that the engine's charging
system is notgenerating sufficient
B= ery Light Oil Light
Hour Meter
PTO Light Brake Light
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