MTD 611 Operator's Manual page 12

ThrottleControl L ever
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all
the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a
given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed. See Figure 8.
Choke
Position
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Figure 8
IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
ChokeControl
On some models, moving the
throttle lever all the way forward
activates the engine's choke
control. On all other models, the I_1_ I 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 closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting
the engine. Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 15 of this
manual for detailed starting instructions.
BrakePedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor.
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IgnitionSwitchModule
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 9.
Stop
Position
JND
REVERSE PUSH
BUTTON
Normal
MowingMode
Start
Position
Figure 9
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock
Switches on page 14 and Starting TheEngineon page 15 of
this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
DrivePedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the
upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to (_)
travel forward. Depress the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the
ball of your right foot (NOT your
heel) to cause the tractor to travel
in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the
drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the
pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original position when it's not
depressed.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
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