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Controls & Operation
3
10
Hydrostatic Set-Up
Parking Brake Lever
/Speed Control †
Brake Pedal †/
Clutch-Brake Pedal †
Speed Control Lever †
Cup Holder
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
Ammeter †
Deck Lift Lever
PTO Lever
Ignition Switch Module
Foot Control CVT
& CVT
Shift Lever †
Foot Control CVT
Drive Pedal †
Figure 3-1
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
The throttle/choke control lever is
located on the left side of the lawn
tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls
the speed of the engine, as well as the
choke when it is pushed all the way
forward. When set in a given position,
the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
Important: When operating the lawn
tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
be certain that the throttle/choke
control lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Moving the throttle/choke control
lever all the way forward activates the
engine’s choke control. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the
engine.
Refer to Starting the engine on page
12 for detailed starting instructions.
Speed Control Lever
Hydrostatic
The speed control lever,
located on the left rear
fender, controls the ground
speed of the lawn tractor as
well as the direction of travel.
To drive forward or in reverse,
slowly move the speed
control lever to the desired
“F” forward or “R” reverse
speed.
To stop, move the speed
control lever to the “N”
neutral position.
When mowing, place the speed control lever in the
“Cutting Speed” position, or a slower forward speed
for the best results.
Note: Do not use the parking brake pedal to control
the ground speed of the lawn tractor. Always use the
speed control lever to slow the ground speed of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the parking brake pedal with
the speed control lever engaged as part of regular
operation will result in premature wear of the drive
belt.
Important: Do not attempt to change the direction
of travel when the lawn tractor is in motion. Serious
damage to the lawn tractor’s transmission could result.
Always bring the lawn tractor to a complete stop before
moving the speed control lever from forward to reverse
or vice versa.
CVT
The speed control lever, located on the
lower left side of the lawn tractor’s dash
console, allows you to regulate the ground
speed of the lawn tractor.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and
move the lever out of the parking brake
notch and forward to increase the lawn
tractor’s ground speed. When a desired
speed has been reached, release the lever
into an appropriate notch to maintain that
speed.
To slow the lawn tractor’s ground speed,
depress the clutch-brake pedal and move
the speed control lever rearward and
release it into a notch.
Parking Brake Pedal & Lever
(If Equipped)
Hydrostatic & Foot Control CVT
The parking brake pedal is located on the
left side running board of the lawn tractor. It
is used to set the parking brake and to stop
the lawn tractor in sudden situations. The
parking brake lever is located on the left side
of the lawn tractor’s dash panel.
RUN
PARK
BRAKE
ON
PARK
BRAKE
OFF
To set the parking brake: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal. Move the parking brake lever all the
way down and into the parking brake position (PARK
BRAKE ON) and then release the brake pedal to allow
the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake: Depress the brake
pedal and the parking brake lever will automatically
move out of the parking brake position.
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 & Parking Brake
(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 lawn tractor by changing speeds. Refer to Speed
Control Lever on page 10. Depress the pedal all the
way down to engage the disc brake and bring the lawn
tractor to a complete stop.
Note: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on
page 11.
To set the parking brake: Fully depress the brake
pedal. Move the parking brake lever into the parking
brake position. Release the brake pedal to allow the
parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake: Depress the brake
pedal and the parking brake lever will move out of the
parking brake position. The parking brake will then be
released. Release the brake pedal.
Note: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut OFF.
Ammeter (If Equipped)
The ammeter measures the electric current of the
engine produced in amperes.
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