Steering Levers
Figure. 3
Deck Lift Pedal
4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure
1.) Located on the right side of the mower
beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off”
push-pull switch that controls the electric
blade clutch which supplies power to the cut-
ting blades through the PTO. The switch must
be turned off to start the engine and should
be turned off for safety any time another per-
son approaches the mower or the mowing
deck is raised to the transport position. Power
to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the
operator leaves the operator’s seat.
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 3.) Located on
the left side of the traction unit. The handle is
an overcenter lever which applies the drum
brakes on the drive wheels when the handle is
pulled to the rear. The brake must be engaged
in order to start the engine.
6.
Deck Lift Pedal: (See Figure 3.) Located on
the panel in front of the seat. Raise the mow-
ing deck to the transport position, by pushing
the upper part of the pedal. To lower the mow-
ing deck, push on the upper part of the pedal
and lower it to the desired position.
7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located
on top of each fuel tank. When turned in a
clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off
the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in
a counterclockwise direction it will open and
allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this
valve if you are not going to run the mower for
a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent
flooding the engine.