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WARNING
Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you
have read this manual. Learn the location and
purpose of all controls and instruments before
you operate this mower.
4.1
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT
IDENTIFICATION
Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all
mower and engine controls. Knowing the location, function
and operation of these controls is important for safe and
efficient operation of the mower.
1.
Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1).
is used to start the engine. Turn the key to the on
position before pulling the recoil starter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The ignition switch
ENGINE CHOKE
CONTROL
BRAKE LEVER
NEUTRAL LATCH
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL
IGNITION
SWITCH
Figure 4-1.
2.
Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1).
and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up
on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing
down on the switch will disengage the deck drive.
3.
Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
a cold engine.
4.
Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1).
control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
decreases engine speed. Full back position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
5.
Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1).
the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or
reverse. Pull upward for neutral and reverse.
6.
Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1).
control the mower's right wheel when traveling
forward or reverse. Pull upward for neutral and
reverse.
ENGINE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
MOWER
DECK
SWITCH
Controls and Instruments
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Used to engage
Used to start
Used to
Used to control
Used to
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
NEUTRAL LATCH
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL
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