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OPERATION
CONTENT OF SECTION
A brief description of tractor controls, followed by
the basic tractor operating procedures, is given in
this section to help you get to know your tractor
and how to operate it safely and efficiently.
Figure 10 shows the location, name, and function
of each of the tractor controls. The control names
given in figure 10 are used throughout the manual.
Item
Name
Function
A
Safety Inter¬
lock Lights
Show when PTO and trans¬
axle are in disengaged (neu¬
tral) position.
B
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Controls both main clutch and
brake. Disengages clutch when
pressed down at least half-way
Applies brake when fully de¬
pressed. Locks brake to hold
tractor in parked position.
C
Ignition
Switch
Operates with key to start, run,
or turn off engine.
D
Light Switch
Switches tractor headlights
on or off.
E
Lift Lever
Lifts and locks the rotary
mower in transport position.
F
Mower Height
Control
Adjusts mower cutting height.
Item
Name
Function
G
PTO {Power
Take-Off)
Clutch Lever
Operates clutch for power driven
attachments. Used to turn
attachments
on
and
off.
H
Gear Shift
Lever
Shifts transmission gears to con¬
trol ground speed and direction
of travel.
1
Ammeter
Shows when battery is being
charged or discharged.
J
Engine Speed
Control
Operates engine choke and
throttle. Positioned at CHOKE
to start cold engine. Positions
from SLOW to FAST used to
adjust engine speed.
K
Fuel Gauge
Cap
Shows the amount of fuel in
the tank and serves as fuel tank
cap.
Figure 10. Locations and Functions of Controls
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