Craftsman T1000 Operator's Manual page 12

Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on the left side of the tractor's
dash console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn
tractor. To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever
out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor's
ground speed. When a desired speed has been reached, release the
lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor's ground speed, depress the clutch-brake pedal
and move the speed control lever rearward and release it into a
notch.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal. Move
the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake
position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake
to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the notches to the desired position. Release the speed control
lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut off.
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
The throttle/choke control lever is located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine
and when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also.
When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, the throttle/choke control lever must always be in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Ignition Switch
The key switch
module is used to
start and stop the
engine. Insert key
into the key switch
module and turn clockwise to the
START position. Release the key into
the normal mowing position once
engine has started. The headlights will
be activated automatically.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both the "Safety Interlock
System" and "Starting The Engine" later in this section of this manual for detailed
instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO (Blade
Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
OPERATION
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the left side
of the fender and has three positions,
FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The
clutch-brake pedal must be depressed
and the tractor must not be in motion
when the moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever.
Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor's
transmission.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height
of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best
suited for your application.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade engage) lever
is used to engage power to the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments. To operate, move the lever all the way
forward. Moving the lever all the way rearward into the PTO OFF
position disengages power to the cutting deck/ attachment.
NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the disengaged (PTO
OFF) position when starting the engine.
Cup Holder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the
seat.
Seat Adjustment Knob
The seat adjustment knob is located on the bottom side of the seat.
Use this knob to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable
operating position by loosening the knob, positioning the seat to the
desired preference, then retightening the knob.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the
running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the
tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the
way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock
Switches later in this section of this manual.
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