MTD 607 Operator's Manual page 11

Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a
given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
Choke Control
Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke
control.
On models equipped with choke control knob, this knob is on the left side
of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke
control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the
engine.
When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, throttle control lever must always be in the
IMPORTANT:
FAST (rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be fully depressed to
activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
Parking Brake Button
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with
the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
• To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the
parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both parking button and
brake pedal will stay depressed.
• To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its
original position.
Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
IMPORTANT:
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal controls movement and ground speed of the tractor. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot
(when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse) to cause the tractor to move. The further down the pedal
is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it is not depressed.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever/Knob
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) lever or knob transfers power to the
cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. The PTO lever/
knob must be disengaged (OFF) when (1) starting the engine, (2) traveling
in reverse or (3) if the operator leaves the seat.
To engage the PTO (Blade Engage), proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way forward
into the engaged (ON) position. On models equipped with electric
PTO, pull outward on the PTO (Blade Engage) knob.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments.
To disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), proceed as follows:
1. Move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever to the Blade Stop position. This
will cut off power to deck or other attachments. On models equipped
with electric PTO, push the PTO (Blade Engage) knob inward to disengage power to the cutting deck.
• The engine will automatically shut off if:
(i) the operator leaves the seat while the PTO (Blade Engage) is still engaged regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged, and
(ii) the PTO (Blade Engage) is engaged while the drive pedal is in position for reverse travel.
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ON
BLADE
STOP
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Choke
(Model only)
Fast
Slow
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PTO Lever
PTO Knob