Controis - MTD 136-390A Owner's Operating Service Instruction Manual

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CONTROLS (See figure 5.)
This manual should be read in its entirety before
you operate your Riding Mower. The more you
know and understand about the machine and its
operation, the better job it will do for you. While
reading the manual, compare the illustrations
with your mower to familiarize yourself with the
locations of various controls, lubrication points,
attachments and adjustment features.
Study the operating instructions and safety
precautions thoroughly to insure proper function¬
ing of your mower and to prevent injury to yourself
and others. Be sure to save this manual for future
reference.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed and to activate the choke on the engine. To
get maximum efficiency from cutting, the throttle
should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. Pushing the throttle all the way
forward, past FAST will choke the engine. See
figures.
IGNITION KEY
Recoil Model. The key must be turned to the ON
position before you pull the recoil handle to start
the engine. Remove the key when the mower is
not in use. Turn the key to the left to the OFF
position to stop the engine. See figure 10.
Electric Model. The key must be turned to the
START position to start the engine. After the
engine is running let the key return to the ON
position. Remove the key when the mower is not
in use. Turn the key to the OFF position to stop
the engine. See figure 5.
FIGURES. CONTROLS
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
An interlock safety switch is located on the clutch
pedal and the lift and disengagement lever.
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way
down and can be locked and the lift and
disengagement lever must be in the disengaged
position before the engine can be started.
On the recoil start model, the ignition will be
grounded and on the electric start model, the
starter will not run.
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 6.
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 brake
pedal. Always lock the brake when you park the
mower. See figure 6.
CLUTCH
The clutch pedal is located on the left hand side of
the mower and is operated with your left foot.
Depress the pedal to disengage the drive
mechanism. Release the clutch slowly to engage.
The clutch and brake pedals must both be
depressed when stopping the mower. When
shifting gears, the clutch pedal must be
disengaged and the mower cannot be moving. See
figure?.
FIGURE 6. BRAKE AND BRAKE LOCK
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