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CONTROLS
This manual should be read in its entirety aefore
operating the riding mower. Be certain to servi ;e the
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual before starting the engine.
Study the operating instructions and safety preceutions
thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your mower
and to prevent injury to yourself and others. B 3 sure
to save this manual for future reference.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. On 5 H.P. models, it is also used to cho<e the
engine. The engine should be operated from 314 to full
throttle when operating the cutting deck. See figure 16.
CHOKE CONTROL (8, 10 and 11 H.P. Mode s)
The choke control is located on the console and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operati on are
covered in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. See figure 16.
(8, 10 & 11 H.P. Units)
FIGURE 16.
IGNITION KEY
Recoil Model— The key must be turned to the Of I posi¬
tion before pulling the recoil handle to start the e ngine.
Turn the key to the left to the OFF position to stop the
engine. Remove the key when the unit is not in use.
Electric Start Model— The key must be turned to the
START position to start the engine. After the t ngine
is running, let the key return to the ON position, Turn
the key to the OFF position to stop the engine. R< smove
the key when the rider is not in use. See figure 16.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left hand side of the
console and has three positions, FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE. See figure 16. The dutch-
brake pedal must be depressed and the riding riower
must not be moving when shifting gears. Do not force
the shift lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly
to line up the shifting collar in the transmission. Then
try to shift gears.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the riding mower to one of six settings.
See figure 17. To set, depress clutch pedal. Push speed
control lever outward and move backward to slow rider,
move forward to increase speed. When desired speed
has been obtained, place lever in that position.
Whenever clutch is engaged, rider will automatically
go to the pre-set speed.
FIGURE 17.—Style A Shown
GASOLINE GAUGE
The gasoline gauge is located in the gasoline fill cap.
The gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right side of
the rider. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part way
disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the way
down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 18.
NOTE
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The clutch-brake pedal must be
depressed to start the engine.