MTD 14BI845H129 Operator's Manual page 16

throttle has to be set at FAST position to start the
engine. Same position has to be maintained while
operating any attachment (such as the mowing deck,
snow thrower or rotary tiller) that uses the tractor
engine as a source of power.
ChokeControl
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details about choke operation are
included in the engine manual.
Ammeter(if equipped)
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharging
side when starting the engine. It should register on the
charging side when the engine is running 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.
Clutch-BrakePedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on left side of tractor.
• To disengage the clutch only, depress the clutch-
brake pedal part way.
• To engage the disc brake as well, depress the
pedal fully.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
Lift Lever
The five-position lift lever is used to change the
operating position of the attachments.
• To operate, pull the lever towards you.
• To release, move the lever to the right and forward.
Power Take-0ff (PT0) Lever
The PTO lever is located on the right side of the
dashboard. The PTO lever is used to engage and
disengage the power to the attachments.
• To engage the PTO, lift the lever slowly and lock it
into the notch.
IMPORTANT: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged
position (down) when starting the engine, when shifting
into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the console
and has four positions: HIGH, LOW, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE.
• Depress the clutch-brake pedal and slide the shift
lever to the desired position.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed and
the tractor must not be moving when shifting gears. Do
not force the shift lever. If necessary, release the
clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in
the transmission. Then try to shift gears.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is located in front of the shift lever as
shown in Figure 20.
• To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and pull up the parking brake knob. It will stay
in the raised position. To release the parking brake,
depress and release the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
Speed ControlLever
The speed control lever is located on the left fender. It
allows you to regulate the ground speed of the garden
tractor.
To select ground speed, depress clutch pedal.
Push speed control lever outward and move
backward to slow garden tractor, move forward to
increase speed. When desired speed has been
reached, release lever. Whenever clutch is
engaged, the tractor will automatically go to the pre-
set speed.
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