Yard-Man RZT42 Operator's Manual page 14

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M. Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the LH console to
the left of the operator's seat. When set in a given
position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
This symbol indicates the
fast position.
This symbol indicates the
slow position.
This symbol indicates the
choke position.
CHOKE
Figure 8
• Push the throttle control handle forward to in-
crease the engine speed. The tractor is designed
to operate with the control handle in the fast
position (full throttle) when the tractor is driven
and the mower deck is engaged.
• Pull the throttle control handle rearward to de-
crease the engine speed.
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• When starting the engine, push the control
handle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position.
See Figure 8. After starting and warming the
engine, move the control handle rearward until
you feel it move past the choke detent.
N. Parking Brake Engagement Lever
The parking brake engagement lever is located on
the front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to
engage the parking brake.
• Pull the lever fully upward and to the left and
lower into the "J" slot to engage the parking
brake.
• Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the
right; then lower completely to disengage the
parking brake.
IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers
are not fully opened out in the neutral position when
engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The
parking brake must be placed in the engaged position
when starting the tractor engine.
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