Drive Controls; Blade Engage Lever; Engine Stop Switch; Choke-Throttle Lever - Billy Goat SC181H Operator's Manual

371504 - Decal, Caster Right

Drive Controls

The drive controls are located on each side of the operator
console. Engage the right lever to move forward (A, Figure
2). Engage the left lever to move in reverse (B). To increase
speed, depress the lever gradually. Depress the lever fully for
maximum speed. The forward and reverse controls cannot be
operated simultaneously. Drive either in forward or reverse.
Do not attempt zero-turn motion.
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Blade Engage Lever

The blade engage lever is located on the upper left hand
side of the operator console (C, Figure 2). Depress the lever
completely to engage the blade, lowering it to cut into the sod.
Be sure to set the desired blade height before engaging the
blade.

Engine Stop Switch

The engine stop switch is conveniently located on right of the
operator console (D, Figure 2). To start the unit, move the
engine stop switch to the "ON" position and pull the recoil
starter on the engine. To turn off the unit, move the switch to
the "OFF" position.

Choke-Throttle Lever

To choke-throttle control is located on the engine. To start
the machine under cold conditions, turn the engine switch to
the "ON" position. Locate the choke-throttle lever (A, Figure
3). Push down the choke-throttle lever completely to choke
the engine, then pull the engine recoil starter. Gradually raise
the choke-throttle lever to increase engine RPM speed. To
decrease RPM, gradually lower the lever.
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Blade Height Adjuster

The blade height adjuster is located in the center of the unit
(A, Figure 4). To select cutting depth, lower the cam lever
to unlock the blade height adjuster. Insert the depth control
pin into the position corresponding to desired cutting depth.
Use the chart provided on the instruction label 373503 to
determine pin position. Raise the cam lever to lock the blade
height adjuster.
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