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REF NAME FUNCTION
A Choke (Twin Cylinder Only) Pull out to close choke. Aids in starting a cold engine.
B Engine Speed Control Lever Controls engine speed. On single cylinder models, push fully forward to close
choke. For warm starts & stopping, move control lever to START/STOP position.
C Headlight Switch Push front down to turn headlight on, push back to turn headlight off.
D Headlight Indicator Light (Blue) Indicates headlights on when lit.
E Oil Pressure Indicator Light (Red) Indicates low oil pressure (when engine is running). Lights up with ignition key
(not on Briggs & Stratton 15 HP) (L) turned on. Should go out immediately after engine starts.
F Operator Seated Indicator Light (Green) Indicates operator present and seat switch engaged. Must be lit for engine to
start. For more details, refer to Safety Interlock System.
G Neutral Indicator Light (Green) Indicates transmission lever (J) is in neutral gate. Must be lit for engine to start.
H PTO Indicator Light (Red) Indicates PTO switch (I) is on. Must be off for engine to start.,
I PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch Controls PTO for attachments. Pull up to engage clutch, push down to disen-
gage. Activates PTO light (H).
J Ground Speed Control Lever Controls ground speed and forward/reverse motion. Push forward to go
forward; pull back to go in reverse. On hydro models, ground speed is controlled
by how far lever is in forward or reverse position.
K Parking Brake Control Knob Engages parking brake. Depress clutch/brake pedal (N) fully and pull up knob to
engage parking brake. To disengage brake, depress pedal and push knob down.
L Ignition Switch Starts and stops the engine.
M Mower Lift Control Lever Lifts and locks mower into transport position when lever is raised and moved
into top position.
N Clutch/Brake Pedal Press down to disengage clutch and apply brake. For parking brake, depress
pedal fully and lift control knob (K). Pedal must be depressed to start tractor.
O Dual Position Steering Shaft Steering wheel can be installed in two different positions for operator
(Shown with steering wheel removed) comfort.
TRACTOR CONTROLS
Features & Controls
Figure 3. Tractor Controls (Hydro Model Shown)
*1953
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B
A
D
I
G
H
J
K
N
M
L
E F
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