Section 4: Know Your Lawntractor; Ignition Switch - MTD 690 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR
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B Seat Adjustment Leverl-
C Brake Pedal
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IgnitionSwitch
The ignition switch is located on the right side of the
tractor's dash.To start the engine, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START
position. Release the key into the RUN position once
the engine has fired. See Figure 9.
Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 13 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions
WARNING:
Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengaged
PTO, place speed control lever in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Throttle Control Lever
Parking Brake Knob
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Ignition Switch
STOP
START
Tractor Model
698 Only
AIITractor Models
Except698
Figure 9
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