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ThrottleControlLever
The throttle control lever is
located on the right side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine
and, on some models, when
pushed all the way forward, the
choke control also. When set in a
given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT:When operating the
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke*
Fast
Slow
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Choke
Control*
* If equipped
ChokeControl
On some models, the choke
control can be found seperately
left of the dash panel and is
activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine. Refer to page 14 of this
manual for detailed starting instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
IgnitionSwitch
To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired.
Refer to page 14 for detailed
starting instructions.
The ignition switch is also used to
operate
detailed
Start
On/Lights
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the tractor's headlights. Refer to page 15 for
instructions.
WARNING"
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
CupHolder(if equipped)
The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the
seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.
DrivePedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. 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.
Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. 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.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended..
PTO(BladeEngage) Lever
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For models with PTO lever:
BLADE&s_I_
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This lever is located on the
STOP
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left side of the dashboard
next to the steering wheel.
Move the PTO lever forward to engage power to the
cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments; move the PTO lever backward (toward
the rear of the tractor) to disengage power to the
attachments.
ElectricPTO(BladeEngage)Knob
For models with PTO knob: To
engage power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available)
J[_
attachments, pull outward on the
PTO knob. Push the PTO knob
inward to disengage the power to
the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(Blade Stop) position when starting the engine, when
traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
ShiftLever
The shift lever is located on the
front of the fender between the
FL
operator's legs and has four
positions, FORWARD--HI,
FORWARD--LO,
NEUTRAL and
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REVERSE. The brake pedal
Shift Knob
must be depressed and the
tractor must not be in motion
when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to
a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from
FORWARD--HI
to FORWARD--LO
or vice-versa.
IMPORTANT:Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.
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