MTD 13AO771H055 Operator's Manual page 14

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the /_
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.
Ignition Switch Module
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The
headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution
Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3C.
i_ 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.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Clutch-BrakePedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn
tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal
part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds
(Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down
to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete
stop.
NOTE:The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.
ParkingBrake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the
parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow
the parking brake to engage.
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 or the engine will automatically
shut off.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE.The brake
pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion
when the moving shift lever. See Fig. 4-4.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor's transmission.
REVERSE
Figure 4-4
SpeedControl Lever
The speed control lever, located on the left side of
the tractor's dash console, allows you to regulate
the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use,
depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever
out of the parking brake notch and forward to
increase the tractor's ground speed. When a desired
speed has been reached, release the lever into an
appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor's ground speed, depress the
clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control
lever rearward and release it into a notch.
NOTE: Lawn tractors vary by model and are
available with either a 6- or 7-speed control lever.
PT0(BladeEngage)Lever
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BRAKE
Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade
engage) lever is used to engage power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments.
To operate, move the lever all the way forward.
Moving the lever all the way rearward into the PTO
OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck/
attachment.
NOTE:The PTO (blade engage)lever must be in the
disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the
engine.
DeckLift Lever
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever
is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To
use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch
best suited for your application.
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SECTION 4 -- CONTROLS AND FEATURES