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15
OPERATION
CAUTION
Prior to operating the riding mower, 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
riding mower in REVERSE CAUTION MODE .
IGNITION MODULE IF EQUIPPED
The ignition switch has three positions:
STOP
— The engine and electrical
system are turned off.
RUN
— The riding mower
electrical system is energized.
START
— The starter motor will
turn over the engine. Release the key
immediately when the engine starts.
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove key from the ignition switch when riding mower is not
in use.
Forward Drive Pedal (Hydro riding
mowers) (C)
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the
machine, along the running board. Press the forward drive pedal
forward to cause the riding mower to travel forward. Ground
speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The further
forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the riding mower will
travel. The pedal will return to its original/neutral position when
it is not pressed.
Reverse Drive Pedal (Hydro riding
mowers) (D)
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the riding
mower along the running board. Ground speed is also controlled
with the reverse drive pedal. The further downward the pedal is
pivoted, the faster the riding mower will travel. The pedal will
return to its original/neutral position when it is not pressed.
Brake Pedal (Hydro riding mowers) (E)
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the riding mower,
along the running board. Depress the pedal all the way down
to engage the disc brake and bring the riding mower to a
complete stop.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be completely depressed to
start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches for
more information.
ClutchBrake Pedal (6-speed riding
mowers) (F)
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the riding
mower, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal
part way down when slowing the riding mower by changing
speeds (refer to Parking Brake/Speed Control Lever). Depress the
pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the
riding mower to a complete stop.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be completely depressed to
start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches section.
Parking Brake Lever (Hydro riding
mowers) (G)
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal. Move the
parking brake lever all the way down and 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 move
the parking brake lever out of the parking brake position. 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.
Parking Brake/Speed Control Lever (6-speed
riding mowers) (H)
To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Move the parking brake/speed control lever all the way down
and into the parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake
pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal
and move the parking brake/speed control lever out of the
parking brake position into the desired position. Release the
clutch-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.
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the ground speed
of the riding mower.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the parking
brake/speed control lever out of the parking brake notch and
forward to increase the riding mower’s ground speed. When a
desired speed has been reached, release the parking brake/speed
control lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the riding mower’s ground speed, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and move the parking brake/speed control lever
rearward and release it into a notch.
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