HUSTLER 3500 Owner's Manual page 18

Ignition switch
A
Figure 3-2
B Head light switch
Figure 3-3
B. Head light switch (Figure 3-3) — This switch is
located under the instrument panel. Push the switch in
and rotate the ignition key to the "RUN" position to
turn on the head lights.
Controls
A. Throttle control (Figure 3-4 — A cable is linked to
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm. NOTE: Always
operate the mower deck or attachment at full engine
RPM.
B. Master brake pedal (Figure 3-5) — Depress the
master brake pedal to stop the unit.
NOTE: The cruise control switch will be returned to
the "OFF" position by depressing the master brake
pedal, if the cruise control switch is in the "SET" posi-
tion.
C. Park brake (Figure 3-6) — The park brake should be
applied whenever the tractor is parked or when the
operator is out of the seat. To set the park brake, pull
up on the park brake lever. To release the park brake,
press on the brake lever release button while pushing
down on the park brake lever.
B Master brake pedal
Forward
travel
pedal
WARNING: Do not park on a slope. If necessary to
park on a slope fully engage the park brake and be
sure to block or chock the wheels to prevent acci-
dental rolling of the machine.
D. Differential lock pedal (Figure 3-7) — Depressing
the pedal, locks the front axle shafts together,
providing additional traction in wet or loose soil.
WARNING: The tractor is very difficult to steer
with the differential lock applied.
E. Hydrostatic transmission (HST) foot pedals (Figure
3-5) — The ground speed of the unit is continuously
3-4
Throttle
A
Figure 3-4
Reverse
travel
pedal
E HST foot pedals
Figure 3-5
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