Brake Pedal - White Outdoor LT 542H Operator's Manual

Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is located
on the right side of the tractor's dash
panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine and, when pushed all
the way forward, the choke control
also. When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform engine
speed. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the
carburetor and aids in starting the
engine. Refer to Starting The Engine on
page 14 of this manual for detailed
starting instructions
When operating the
IMPORTANT:
tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Ammeter
The ammeter measures the
electrical output of the engine's
charging system. Under normal
operating conditions, with the
engine at full throttle, the
ammeter should indicate positive
charge.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn
tractor, along the running board. Depress the brake
pedal part way down to slow the tractor's ground speed.
Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc
brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be depressed to start
the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 13.
Parking Brake Lever
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the brake pedal. Move the
parking brake lever all the way down
CHOKE
and into the ON position. Release the
brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
FAST
To release the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and move
the parking brake lever into the OFF
position. Release the brake pedal.
NOTE:
set if the operator leaves the seat with
the engine running or the engine will
automatically shut off.
SLOW
Deck Lift Lever
AMPS
Found on your tractor's right fender,
the deck lift lever is used to change
the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place
in the notch best suited for your
application.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Found on the tractor's right fender,
the PTO (blade engage) lever is used
to engage power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available)
attachments. To operate, move the
lever all the way forward. Moving the
lever all the way rearward into the
PTO OFF position disengages power
to the cutting deck/ attachment.
NOTE:
lever must be in the disengaged
(PTO OFF) position when starting the
engine.
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The parking brake must be
The PTO (blade engage)
OFF
P
PARK
BRAKE
ON