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NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
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
Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke
control. 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.
•
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 parking button and
brake pedal will 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 controls movement and ground speed of the tractor. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot
(when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse) to cause the tractor to move. The further down the pedal
is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it is not depressed.
PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) knob transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. The PTO knob must be
disengaged (OFF) when (1) starting the engine, (2) traveling in reverse or
(3) if the operator leaves the seat.
•
To engage the PTO, move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position and pull outward on the PTO knob.
•
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
•
To disengage the PTO, push the PTO (Blade Engage) knob inward.
The engine will automatically shut off if:
IMPORTANT:
(i) the operator leaves the seat while the PTO (Blade Engage) is still engaged regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged, and
(ii) the PTO (Blade Engage) is engaged while the drive pedal is in position for reverse travel.
Ignition Switch
Ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
ON position once engine has fired.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
WARNING:
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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Choke
Fast
Slow
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On/Lights
Off
On
Start
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