Know Your Garden Tractor - MTD 14BI845H129 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
This section is meant to acquaint you with the various types of controls and switches available on these tractors.
Please read this section carefully and know your tractor well before operating. As with any power equipment, it is
extremely important to ensure proper and safe operation of the tractor by following the instructions closely. Note
that this manual covers various models and many controls, listed here, may be optional items.
Choke
Steering Wheel
nition Switch
Lever
Clutch Brake Pedal
Throttle Control
Parking Brake
\Ammeter
Lever
;hift Lever
Speed Control Lever _
Gas Cap
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Ignition Key
The ignition key switch is located on the dashboard. To
start the engine, turn the key clockwise to the START
position. Once the engine has cranked, put the key in
the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the
OFF position. To prevent accidental starting, remove
key from the tractor when the tractor is not in use.
Ignition/light Switch
The lights are controlled by the ignitionswitch. With the
tractor running, turn the key counter-clockwise to the
LIGHTS ON position.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate engine speed. The
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