Throttle Control Lever
Ignition Switch
Your new lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition
switches. Use Fig. 4-3 to identify which switch your machine
utilizes and follow these instructions for proper operation.
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine
and when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also.
When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed. See Fig. 4-2.
3-Position
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See
Fig. 4-3A. The engine will run with the headlights on.
CHOKE
FAST
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3A.
4-Position
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Fig. 4-3B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position counter-clockwise. The engine will continue to run with
the headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.
SLOW
On/Lights
A
Figure 4-
Start
Off
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right
front side of the tractor above the drive
pedal along the running board. The
brake pedal can be used for sudden
stops or setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully
depressed to activate the safety
interlock switch when starting the tractor.
B
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Figure 4-3
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