White Outdoor LT 542G Operator's Manual page 11

Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle/choke control 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. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the
carburetor and aids in starting the
engine. Refer to Starting The Engine on
page 14 of this manual for detailed
starting instructions
When operating the
IMPORTANT:
tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
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 to slow the tractor's
ground speed. Depress the pedal all the way down to
engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a
complete stop.
NOTE:
The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page
13.
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.
Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on
the left side of the tractor's dash
console, allows you to regulate the
CHOKE
ground speed of the lawn tractor. To
use, depress the clutch-brake pedal
and move the lever out of the parking
FAST
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
downward and release it into a notch.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor's right fender,
the deck lift lever is used to change
SLOW
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:
lever must be in the disengaged
(PTO OFF) position when starting the
engine.
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The PTO (blade engage)
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PARK
BRAKE