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

FIGURE 9.
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 9.
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 10, 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.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for ship¬
ping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before oper¬
ating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure
is approximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer's recommended pressure).
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WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all
tires.
ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK
If your tractor is equipped with a cutting deck, attach
as instructed in the separate deck manual packed
with your unit.
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 11.
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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 11. 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 11.
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