Craftsman C459.60310 Operator's Manual page 12

PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal.
Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the
parking brake position. Release the brake pedal to allow
the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal
and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the
desired position. Release the speed control lever
and the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will
automatically shut off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL LEVER
The throttle/choke control lever is located on the left 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.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, the throttle/choke control lever must
always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
IGNITION SWITCH
The key switch module is used to start and stop the
engine. Insert key into the key switch module and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release the key into
the normal mowing position once engine has started. The
headlights will be activated automatically.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the STOP position.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating
the tractor, refer to both the
"Safety Interlock System" and
"Starting The Engine" later in
this section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding
the Ignition Switch Module.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO
(Blade Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, set park-
ing brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
OPERATION
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
The seat adjustment lever is
located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever allows for adjust-
ment of the fore and aft position
of the seat. Refer to the Assembly
section of the manual for more
detailed instructions for adjusting
the seat position.
AUTO-DRIVE PEDAL
The drive pedal is located on the
right side of the tractor, along the running board. Depress
the drive pedal forward and the tractor will move in the direc-
tion that the shift lever is engaged in. To cause the tractor
to travel forward, while at a complete stop, move the shift
lever into the Forward position. Gradually step on the drive
pedal and the tractor will begin to move forward. To move
in Reverse, follow the same procedure only move the shift
lever into the reverse position.
The ground speed is controlled with the drive pedal. The
further forward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the
tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position
when it's not depressed. Refer to the Operation section
of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the drive
pedal.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving
the tractor unattended.
DECK LIFT LEVER
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: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the disengaged
(PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three
positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the
moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor's transmission.
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