MTD White Outdoor GT2550 Operator's Manual page 11

Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is
located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine.
When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
When operating the
IMPORTANT:
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
The choke control is located on
the left side of the dash panel and
is activated by pulling the knob
outward. Activating the choke
control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to
page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
Ignition Switch
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.
Refer to page 13 for detailed
starting instructions.
The ignition switch is also used to
operate the tractor's headlights.
• To turn on: Turn the key counterclockwise to the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch.
• To turn off: Turn the key either to the ON position
(to leave the engine running) or the OFF position (to
shut the engine off)
WARNING:
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Fast
Slow
.
On/Lights
Start
On
Off
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Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the
upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to
travel forward. Depress the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the
ball of your right foot (not your
heel) to cause the tractor to travel
in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the
drive pedal. The further forward or rearward the pedal is
pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will
return to its original position when it is not depressed.
Always set the parking brake when
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
Cup Holder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the
left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake
lever.
Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
To engage power to the cutting
deck or other (separately
available) attachments, pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push
the PTO knob inward to
disengage (Blade Stop position)
power to the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to
the desired position. Once a comfortable position is
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the
seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 16 of this
manual for more detailed instructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Located 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.
Parking Brake Button
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 the parking button and the
brake pedal will then stay
depressed. To release the
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