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15
OPERATION
In a sudden situation, fully depress the brake pedal to bring the lawn tractor to a
stop and then immediately move the speed control lever to the “N” neutral position.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the parking brake pedal to control the ground speed of the
lawn tractor. Doing so will result in premature wear of drive belt. Always use the
speed control lever to control the ground speed of the lawn tractor and to stop the
lawn tractor under normal circumstances.
NOTE: The parking brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine. The parking
brake must also be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut OFF. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 14.
Clutch-Brake Pedal (If equipped)
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the
running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the
tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the
way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock
Switches later in this section of this manual.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the left side
of the fender and has three positions;
FORWARD (F), NEUTRAL (N) and REVERSE
(R). The brake pedal must be depressed
and the lawn tractor must not be in motion
when moving the shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever.
Doing so may result in serious damage to
the lawn tractor’s transmission.
Drive Pedal (If equipped)
The drive pedal is located on the right side of the lawn tractor, along the running
board. Depress the drive pedal forward and the lawn tractor will move in the
direction that the shift lever is engaged in. To cause the lawn tractor to travel
forward, while at a complete stop, move the shift lever into the FORWARD (F)
position. Gradually step on the drive pedal and the lawn tractor will begin to move
forward. To move in REVERSE (R), follow the same procedure only move the shift
lever into the REVERSE (R) position.
The ground speed is controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward that the
pedal is pivoted, the faster the lawn tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original position when it’s not depressed. Refer to Driving the Lawn Tractor on page
19 for detailed instructions regarding the drive pedal.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the lawn tractor unattended.
Headlights
The headlights are located on the front of the lawn tractor.
• On some models, the lamps are ON when the lawn tractor’s engine is
running.
• On some models, the lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is moved out
of the STOP position.
• On all models, the lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the
STOP position.
Ignition Switch Module
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. The headlights will be activated in the NORMAL (and REVERSE
CAUTION MODES).
To stop the engine, turn the key counter-clockwise to the OFF or STOP position. See
Figure 14.
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 14
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.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the lawn tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock
Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the lawn
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is located on the lawn tractor’s right fender. It is used to
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left,
then place in the position best suited for your application.
PTO Lever
The PTO Lever is located on the lawn tractor’s right fender. It is used to
engage power to the cutting deck or other optional attachments. To
operate, move the lever all the way forward. Moving the lever all the way
rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck
or attachment.
NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when
starting the engine.
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