Features & Controls; Control Functions - Viking MT 830 Owner's Manual

Features & Controls
Please take a moment and familiarize
yourself with the name, location, and
function of these controls so that you
will better understand the safety and
operating instructions provided in this
manual.
Figure 1. Tractor & Mower Controls

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of
controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle up
to increase engine speed and down to decrease engine
speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Note: Moving the throttle control fully forward closes the
choke. A warm engine may not require choking.
PTO Lever
The PTO (Power Take-Off) lever engages and disengages
the blades. To engage the PTO, move the lever forward. To
disengage the PTO, move the lever all the way back. You
will feel the lever lock into both the engaged and disen-
gaged positions.
Note: The operator must be seated firmly in the tractor
seat for the PTO to function. Also note that the tractor
will not start unless the lever is in the disengaged
position.
Trans. Release
Lever on Rear
of Tractor
Ground Speed Control Pedal
The tractor's forward & reverse ground speed is con-
trolled by the ground speed pedals.
The ground speed is selected from a continuous range.
Depressing the FORWARD pedal increases FORWARD
tractor motion, depressing the REVERSE pedal increas-
es REVERSE tractor motion. The further either pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel.
Note: Depressing the clutch/brake pedal is NOT neces-
sary when changing speeds or directions. Releasing the
groend speed pedal puts the transmission in NEUTRAL,
and stops tractor motion. (Apply & set the Parking Brake
before leaving the operator's position).
Always mow with the engine speed at full throttle.
Note: If the terrain is rough, hilly, or sloping, use a slower
forward speed. If the grass is wet or over 76 mm high,
use full engine speed with a low forward speed so the
mower will have enough power to cut the grass.
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