MTD 145-660A - Page 9

FIGURE 19. PARKING BRAKE
NOTE
The pedals must be depressed in order
to start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not shift while in motion.
e. PTO Lever. The PTO lever engages the deck bell
when it is moved forward. Moving it to the rear dis¬
engages the deck belt. The engine will not start un¬
less the PTO is in the OFF position as shown in figure
20 .
f. Lift Lever. Depress the thumb button and pull back
on the lift lever to raise the attachments. See figure 20.
g. Ignition Switch. Turn the switch all the way to the
right to engage the starter. As soon as the engine
starts, release the ignition key so that the starter is
switched off. Turn the key to the left to shut off the
engine. See figure 18.
NOTE
The dutch-brake pedal must be de¬
pressed and the PTO lever must be in
the OFF position before the starter will
operate.
h. Light Switch.Pull the light switch out to turn on the
lights. See figure 18.
i. Ammeter. The ammeter registers the rate of battery
charge or discharge. The ammeter should register on
the plus ( + ) 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. See figure 18.
FIGURE 20. CONTROLS
j. C utting Height 34" Cut Deck. Set the cutting height
by setting both wheel height adjusters in the desired
position and moving the lift lever all the way forward.
See figure 21.
FIGURE 21. WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTER 34" DECK
NOTE
When cutting over rough terrain, set
the cutting height with the lift lever
and set the wheel height adjusters so
they just clear the ground.
42" Cut Deck. The cutting height is adjustable by mov¬
ing the height adjustment lever by the right deck
wheel. Both deck wheels raise and lower together.
See figure 22.
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