MTD WHITE GT-185 - Controls; Ignition Switch Operation; Throttle and Choke Controls; Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

CONTROLS
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. The
engine is started by turning the key to the START
position. When the engine is running, leave the key in
the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the
OFF position. See figure 13.
WARNING: Remove the key from the trac¬
tor when the tractor is not in use to pre¬
vent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed.
See figure 13. The engine should be operated from 3/4
to full throttle (FAST) when operating any equipment
that uses the tractor engine as a source of power such
as the mowing deck, snow thrower or rotary tiller.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the right side of the
dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the
choke operation are covered in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit. See figure 13.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) CONTROL SWITCH
The power take-off control switch operates the front
electric PTO clutch. Pull the switch knob to engage
(“RUN”), or push the knob to disengage (“OFF”) the
PTO clutch. (See figure 16.)
IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery dis¬
charge, remove the key from the ignition switch when
the tractor is not in use.
To start engine insert key into ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release key to the
ON position once engine has fired. The lights are con¬
trolled by the ignition switch. After the tractor is run¬
ning, turn the key counterclockwise to the LIGHTS ON
position.
A WARNING: To prevent accidental starting
and/or battery discharge, remove the key
from the ignition switch when the tractor
is not in use.
Off
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the dis¬
charging side when starting the engine. It should
register on the opposite side (charging) 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 13.
Ammeter
HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER
The hydrostatic control lever is located on top of the
fender on the left side of the tractor. This single control
lever, connected to the hydrostatic transmission,
controls both the speed and direction of the tractor.
Infinite speed control is achieved by moving the control
lever forward or backward. The farther forward or back¬
ward you move the control lever, the faster you will
travel. Pulling the control lever into neutral (N) area will
stop the tractor. To increase rear wheel torque (pulling
power), move the control lever towards neutral (N)
position. The lawn tractor responds similar to shifting
to a lower gear with a gear type transmission. See
figure 14.
FIGURE 12.
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