Ignition Switch; Throttle Control; Choke Control - MTD YARD MACHINES 820 Series Owner's Manual

18 h.p. garden tractors
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FINAL ASSEMBLY (Hardware C)
1. Optional foot pads: If not already assembled,
attach foot pads as follows. Position one foot pad
on top of the running board on the tractor, lining
up the studs on the bottom of pad with the holes
in the running board. Pull the studs through the
holes in the running board using a pair of pliers.
Repeat on other side of tractor. See figure 15.
FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 16.
2. If your tractor is equipped with optional hub
caps, attach the four hub caps as follows.
a. Slide five mounting clips on each hub cap as
shown in figure 16, with the tabs on the mount¬
ing clips facing outward.
— b. Line up hub caps with wheel rims. Push hub
caps on by hand.
3. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
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
position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF
position. See figure 17.
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WARNING: Remove the key from the
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent 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 17. The engine should be operated from
3/4 to full throttle (FAST) when operating any equip¬
ment 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 17.
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