Ignition/Light Switch - MTD YARD-MAN 844 Series Owner's Manual

IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery dis¬
charge, remove the key from the ignition switch when
the tractor is not in use.
To start engine insert key into ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the
START
position. Release key to the
ON
position once engine has fired. The lights are con¬
trolled by the ignition switch. After the tractor is run¬
ning, turn the key counterclockwise to the
LIGHTS ON
position. See figure 14.
A
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting
and/or battery discharge, remove the key
from the ignition switch when the tractor
is not in use.
Off
FIGURE 14.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg¬
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run¬
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the
engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See
figure 15.
FIGURE 15A— Models 14AJ844H and 14AW844H
Pedal
FIGURE 15B.—Models 14AW844P and 14AY844P
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
tractor. See figure 15. Depressing the clutch-brake
pedal partway disengages the clutch. Pressing the
pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and
engages the disc brake.
NOTE:
The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located in the center of the console
and has four positions, HIGH, LOW, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 16. The clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be
moving when shifting gears. Do not force the shift
lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up
the shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and pull up the parking brake knob. It will stay in
the raised position. To release the parking brake,
depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See
figure 16.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
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