Throttle Control Lever; Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter; Ignition Switch - Yard-Man 624 Operator's Manual

ThrottleControl L ever
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 4.
Choke Fast
Position Position
Fast
Slow Slow
Position Position
Figure 4
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
IgnitionSwitch
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always turn off blades/
PTO, move both control handles into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key before dismounting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has
fired. See Figure 5.
On/Lights
Off
Start
Figure 5
Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 14 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor's
headlights. Refer to OperatingThe Headlights o n page 17
of this manual for detailed instructions.
Systems IndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.
See Figure 6.
Batte_
Hour
Meter --
/, I-o---I %
PTO _Brake
Figure 6
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Brake-- Engage the parking brake.
PTO -- Move the PTO knob into the disengaged
(OFF) position.
It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to
illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either
illuminates while the engine is running, proceed as
follows:
Oil-- Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner Manual
included. Add oil as required.
Battery-- If this light illuminate's white the engine is
running, it indicates that the battery is in
need of a charge OR that the engine's
charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to Battery on
page 25 of this manual for the proper
battery charging procedure or have the
engine's charging system checked by an
authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer.
The hour meter operates whenever the engine is
running and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.
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