Throttle Control; Speed Control Lever; Ignition Switch; Lightswitch(Optional) - MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual

Choke / '
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
CONTROLS
Ignition
Switch
Switch
(Optional)
FIGURE 7.
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Shift Lc ver
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate th_ engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cul:ing, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when cperating
the mower. See figure 7.
CHOKECONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke oper _tion are
covered in the separate engine manual pacced with
your unit. See figure 7.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located in the center of the console
and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTI{AL and
REVERSE. See figure 8. The clutch-brake pe Jal must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not b_ moving
when shifting gears. Do not force the shft lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to lin ; up the
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
SPEEDCONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever is located either on :he con-
sole or on the right fender. See figure 8. Th_= speed
control lever allows you to regulate the grourd speed
of the lawn tractor. To select the ground speed,
depress clutch pedal. Move speed control lev,_r out of
the notches and backward to slow lawn tractor forward
to increase speed. When desired speed his been
obtained, release lever in that position. _Ahenever
clutch is released, unit will automatically go to the pre-
set speed.
IGNITIONSWITCH
The engine is started by turning the key to th_ START
position. After the engine starts, let the key eturn to
the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the k ;y to the
left to the OFF position and remove it to prey ;nt acci-
dental starting. See figure 7.
Speed
Control
Lever
Speed
Shift Control
Lever Lever
FIGURE 8.
LIGHTSWITCH(Optional)
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running.
NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a light switch,
the lights will be on when the engine is running.
AMMETER (Optional)
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 7.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part
way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the
way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 7.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking
brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal. Move the speed control lever out of the
notches to the parking brake position. Release the
speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and move the speed control lever out of the
notches to the desired position. Release the speed
control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
INTERLOCKS(Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift lever, the shift lever and under the
seat.
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