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15
OPERATION
Parking Brake Lever
/Speed Control †
Brake Pedal †/Clutch-Brake Pedal †
Cup Holder
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
Deck Lift Lever
PTO Lever
Ignition Switch Module
Shift Lever †
Drive Pedal †
Speed Control
Lever †
Figure 13
Now that you have set up your riding mower, it’s important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 13.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
riding mower when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat.
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 18 for detailed starting
instructions.
Speed Control Lever
Hydrostatic Models
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.
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