MTD 148-802-000 Owner's Manual page 11

CONTROLS
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Turn
the key to the START position to start the engine. When
the engine is running, leave the key in the ON posi¬
tion. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF posi¬
tion. See figure 10.
WARNING
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Remove the key from the tractor
when the tractor is not in use to pre¬
vent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed.
See figure 10. The engine should be operated from %
to full throttle (FAST) when operating any equipment
that uses the tractor engine as a source of power such
as the mowing deck, snow thrower or rotary tiller.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the right side of the
dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the
choke operation are covered in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit. See figure 10.
FIGURE 10.—Models 802, 807, 812, 817, 822 and
827 Shown
LIGHT SWITCH
The head lamps are operated by pushing the light
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 10.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg¬
ing side with starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run¬
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine
idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure
in
GASOLINE TANK
The gasoline tank is located under the tractor seat. Tip
the seat forward to fill the tank. Refer to figure 3. Be
careful not to pinch the wire lead to the seat switch
when raising and lowering the seat.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
The transaxle has four forward gears, neutral and
reverse. Do
not
shift through the gears on the transaxle
as you would in an automobile. Pre-select the gear ap¬
propriate for the job you are doing. See figure 11.
You must depress the cliitch-brake pedal and come to
a complete stop before shifting gears.
Parking
Brake
incline
FiGURE 11.—Models 802, 807, 812, 817, 822 and
827 Shown
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor. See figure 11. Depressing the clutch-brake
pedal part way disengages the clutch. Pressing the
pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and
engages the disc brake.
NOTE
The clutch-brake pedal must be
depressed to start the engine.
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