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d. Ignition Switch. The ignition switch is located
on the left side of the dashboard. See figure
10. Turn the key to the "START" position to
start the engine. When the engine is running,
let the key return to the "ON" position. To
stop the engine, turn the key to the left to the
"OFF" position and remove it to prevent ac¬
cidental starting.
e. Light Switch. Push the light switch in to turn
on the lights. The lights will only operate
when the engine is running. See figure 10.
f. Brake Indicator Light. The brake indicator
light is located on the dash panel. The brake
light turns on when the operator depresses
the brake pedal while the ignition is on.
CAUTION
This light indicates that the brake is
engaged. Operating the unit with
the brake engaged will result in
rapid brake wear and premature
brake failure.
g. Ammeter. The c.nmeter registers the rate of
battery charge or discharge. The ammeter
should register on the plus side (approximate¬
ly 3 amps) when the engine is running. With
the engine idling, the charging rate will be
less. See figure 10.
The headlights operate directly from the alter¬
nator and will not register on the ammeter.
h. Brake. The brake pedal is located on the right
hand side of the mower and is operated by
depressing it with your right foot. See figure
11
.
i. Brake Lock. The brake lock is located on the
right hand side of the mower. To lock the
brake, depress the brake pedal and lift up the
lock button. The pedal will stay depressed. To
release, depress the pedal. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12.
j. Clutch Pedal. The clutch pedal is used to
disengage the drive mechanism. Depressing
the clutch pedal at any time will reduce
mower speed. See figure 13.
FIGURE 13.
k. Clutch Lockout. When the clutch pedal is
depressed all the way, it can be locked by
placing the clutch lockout in the "START"
position as shown in figure 14. The clutch
lockout must be in this position before the
engine will start.
NOTE
The engine will not start unless
the
clutch
lockout
is
in
the
"START"
position
and
the
lift
lever is in the DISENGAGED posi¬
tion.
FIGURE 11.
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