15se c t i O n 4 — cO n t r O l s & fe a t u r e s
Throttle Control
engine speed will be maintained. The trottle control moves
between the fast
and slow positions.
speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle
control in the fast position
(full throttle) when the tractor is
being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
speed.
Choke Lever
The Choke lever is located on the right side of the mower next
position helps the engine to start during initial start-up.
.
Parking Brake Engagement Lever
START
POSITION
ON
PARK
BRAKE
rear, engages the parking brake.
NOTE:
out in the neutral position when engaging the parking brake,
the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the
engaged position when starting the tractor engine.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located on top of the fuel tank(s). Turn the
fill cap approximately ⁄ turn and pull upward to remove. Do not
attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.
approximately ⁄ turn clockwise to tighten. Always re-install the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING! Never fill the fuel tank when the engine
is running. If the engine is hot from recently running,
allow to cool for several minutes before refueling.
engine and cause a fire.
Ignition Switch
switch has three positions as follows:
turned off.
RUN - The tractor electrical system is energized.
key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not
in use.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
ignition switch.
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
downward to disengage the clutch.
position when starting the engine.
Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter
hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display.
reminders (oil, lube) in the digital display.
The tachometer/hour meter is activated whenever the ignition
hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are
completed according to the instructions in this manual and the
engine manual.