FeaturesandControls
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CONTROLFUNCTIONS
Theinformation below briefly describesthe function of individual controls, Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined useof several controls applied in specific sequences. Tolearn what combination and sequenceof controls to use for
various tasks see the OPERATIONsection,
GroundSpeed/ SteeringControlLevers
Theseleverscontrol the ground speedand steering control
of the rider.The left levercontrols the left rear drive wheel
and the right controls the right rear drive wheel.
Moving a leverforward increasesthe FORWARDspeedof
theassociated wheel,and pulling back on a lever increases
the REVERSEspeed.
Thefurther a leveris movedaway from the neutral position
thefaster the drive wheelwill turn.
Seethe OPERATIONsection for steering instructions.
Throttle Control
Thethrottle controls engine speed. Movethe throttle forward
to increaseengine speedand backto decreaseengine speed.
Alwaysoperateat FULLthrottle.
Choke
Closethe choke for cold starting. Openthe choke oncethe
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob up to close the choke. Pushthe knob down to
openthe choke.
Ignition Switch
Theignition switch starts and stops the engine; it hasthree
positions:
OFF
H RUN
Stops the engineand shuts off the
electricalsystem.
Allows the engineto run and powers
the electrical system.
[_J START Cranksthe engine for starting.
NOTE."Neverleavethe ignition switch in the RUNposition
with theengine stopped-this drains the batted4
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