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Safe Operating Practices
Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
operational and personal safety information.
Control Panel
Mowers with Kawasaki engines
A
D
G
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
Figure 3-1
A.
Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — 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 & Figure 3-2) — 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 automatically return to the "RUN"
position.
C.
Throttle control (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — 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
manually 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 in
the "ON" (start) position.
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E
B
H
C
F
E. Hour meter
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Oil pressure light
Mowers with Kohler engines
A
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. N/A
E. Hour meter
E.
Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1 & 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" position.
F.
15 amp fuse (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — Deck clutch –
15 amp, blade-type.
G. 10 amp fuse (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — Ignition/Safety
system – 10 amp, blade-type.
H. Oil pressure light (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — this light
comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the
RUN position and stays lit until the engine is running
and a safe oil pressure is developed. If the light comes
on during operation, shut engine off immediately and
locate and correct the problem.
I.
Engine malfunction light (Figure 3-2) — this light comes
on when there has been an engine malfunction on
mowers with electronic fuel injected engines. Refer to
the engine owner's manual for more details.
J.
Fuel gauge (Figure 3-3) — this gauge shows the fuel
level in the fuel tank.
3-1
E
B
I
H
C
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F
G
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Oil pressure light
I. Engine malfunction light
Figure 3-2
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