Ignition Switch; Choke Control; Throttle Control Lever - MTD 608 Operator's Manual

IGNITION SWITCH

To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch
and turn clockwise to the START position. Release
key to the ON position once engine has fired. See
Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the
OPERATION section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used
to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING
THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of
this manual for detailed instructions
WARNING:
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent accidental starting.
Figure 4

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

The throttle lever is located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of
the engine, and on some units the choke control
also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.
Throttle
Symbol
Choke
Position
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Figure 5
Remove the key from the
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Throttle
Symbol
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
IMPORTANT:
When
equipment such as the cutting deck or other
attachments, ALWAYS operate the tractor with the
throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

CHOKE CONTROL

On some units, moving the
throttle lever all
forward activates the engine's
choke control. On all other
units, 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 closes the choke plate on the carburetor and
aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE
ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual
for detailed starting instructions.
SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR
Your tractor is equipped with an ammeter as part of
its systems indicator monitor and is located on the
left side of your tractor's dash panel. See Figure 6.
AMPS
Ammeter
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Depress the brake pedal.
BRAKE —
Move PTO lever into the disengaged
PTO —
(OFF) position.
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the
engine is cranking, but if it illuminates while the
engine is running, proceed as follows:
Stop the tractor immediately and check
OIL—
the crankcase oil level as instructed in
the seperate engine manual packed
with your unit. Add oil as required.
The ammeter measures the the electrical output of
the engine's charging system. Under
operating conditions, with the engine running at full
throttle, the ammeter's needle should measure a
positive charge.
9
using PTO operated
the way
Oil
Brake
PTO
Figure 6
normal