Ignition Switch; Choke Control; Throttle Control Lever; Systems Indicator Monitor - Troy-Bilt 609 Operator's Manual

IGNITION SWITCH
To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch
and turn clockwise to the START position. Release
key to the ON position once engine has fired. See
Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the
OPERATION section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used
to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING
THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of
this manual for detailed instructions
,_ WARNING:
Remove the key from the
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent accidental starting.
On
Start
Figure 4
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
The throttle lever is located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of
the engine, and on some units the choke control
also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.
Throttle
Symbol
Choke
Position _
Fast
Position
Slow
Posttlon
Throttle
Symbol
Fast
Position
Slow
Position _
Figure 5
IMPORTANT:
When using PTO operated
equipment such as the cutting deck or other
attachments, always operate the tractor with the
throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)position.
CHOKE CONTROL
On some units, moving the
throttle lever all the way
forward activates the engine's
choke control. On all other
units, the choke control can be
found on the left side of the
dash panel and is activated by
pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke
control aids in starting the engine. Refer to
STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION
section for detailed starting instructions.
SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR
Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or
an ammeter as part of two available systems
indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left
side of your tractor's dash panel and compare it to
both shown in Figure 6.
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Brake _ Ammeter
Figure 6
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
BRAKE -- Depress the brake pedal
PTO-- Move PTO lever, or PTO knob into the
disengaged (OFF) position.
It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light, if so
equipped, to illuminate while the engine is cranking,
but if either illuminate's while the engine is
running, proceed as follows:
OIL-- Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as required.
BATTERY-- The battery is in need of a charge, or the
engine's charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual for
the proper battery charging procedure or
have the charging system checked by an
authorized engine dealer.
The ammeter, on units so equipped, measures the
the electrical output of the engine's charging system.
Under normal operating conditions, with the engine
at full throttle, the ammeter's needle should measure
a positive charge.
The hour meter, on units so equipped, operates
whenever the ignition key is in the On or On/Lights
position and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.