GB - 11
Ignition Switch
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
See STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 13
for detailed
instructions on how to
start engine.
Throttle Lever
Fast (1) –
Increases engine
speed.
Slow (2) –
Decreases engine
speed.
Choke Control (915112, 114, 118, 120)
Use to start a cold
engine. Pull choke
control out to choke
engine. Push choke
control in when engine is
warm.
Parking Brake
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Engages
(2) and
disengag
es (1)
mower
blades.
Hour Meter
Records total number of
hours engine has been run.
NOTE: Hour meter will
continue to run if ignition key
is left in the run position with
the engine turned off.
Steering Levers
• Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers
backward.
• Forward (2) – Push both steering levers
forward.
• Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or
push right steering lever forward or a
combination of both.
• Right (4) – Pull right steering lever back
or push left steering lever forward or a
combination of both.
NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to
neutral.
NOTE: The steering levers must be in the
neutral position to start the engine.
3 Neutral
Position
Off Disengaged Doesn’t
Start
4*+ Out of
Neutral
Position
Off Disengaged Shuts
Off
5*+ Neutral
Position
On Engaged Shuts
Off
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Test Steering
Lever
PTO Parking
Brake
Engine
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