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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a
given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
Choke Control
When pushed all the way forward, the throttle control lever also controls the
choke. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
IMPORTANT:
throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be fully depressed to
activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
Parking Brake Button
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with
the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
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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 parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The
parking brake button will then return to its original position.
Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
IMPORTANT:
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 that the pedal is pivoted,
the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position
when it's not depressed.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments. The PTO lever must be in "Blade Stop" position
when (1) starting the engine, (2) traveling in reverse or (3) if the operator
leaves the seat.
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To engage the PTO, proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way forward to
the ON position.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
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To disengage the PTO, move the PTO lever to the "Blade Stop" position.
The engine will automatically shut off if (1) the operator leaves the seat while the PTO is still engaged
IMPORTANT:
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged, and (2) the PTO is engaged while the drive pedal is in position
for reverse travel.
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ON
BLADE
STOP
* Also referred to as simply PTO Lever
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Choke
Position
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
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