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Safe Operating Practices
Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
operational and personal safety information.
Control Panel
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A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
Figure 3-1
A.
Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push the
switch down to disengage the clutch.
For additional clutch information refer to the Mower
Deck Operation section of this manual.
B.
Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:
"OFF", "RUN", and "START". With the key inserted,
rotate it clockwise to the "START" position; release the
key when the engine starts, and the switch will auto-
matically return to the "RUN" position.
C.
Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to the
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move the
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move the lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm.
D.
Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to manu-
ally operate the engine choke. When the lever is in the
down position, the choke is in the "OFF" (run) position.
When the knob is pulled up, the choke is in the "ON"
(start) position. Do not operate the machine with the
choke in the "ON" (start) position.
E.
Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-2) — registers 1/10 hour
increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. It is connected to
the ignition switch. It records the accumulative time
while the ignition key is switched to the "RUN" posi-
tion.
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C. Throttle
D. Choke
E. Hour meter
Controls
A.
Steering control levers (Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4) —
these levers control the mower's speed, direction,
stopping, and park brake.
The parking brake may not hold the mower if
parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine
when parked on a slope.
B.
Deck lift pedal (Figure 3-5) — the deck lift pedal is
used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to
raise the deck, and then place the adjusting pin into
the desired cutting height hole. Release the pedal.
Push on the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when
going over obstructions.
Safety Start Interlock System
The mower's safety start interlock system consists of the
park brake switches, seat switch, and deck clutch switch.
IMPORTANT:
Repair this important safety feature
immediately if it malfunctions.
This safety feature prevents mower runaway or accidental
entanglement during operation.
Check the mower's safety start interlock system daily,
prior to operation.
To inspect the system:
1. Sit on the seat when testing the seat switch.
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