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Control Functions
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls.  Starting, stopping, driving, and 
mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination 
and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
 Ground Speed Control Levers 
These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left 
lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever 
controls the right rear drive wheel.
Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of 
the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases 
the REVERSE speed.
Note: The further a lever is moved away from the 
neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.
See the Operation section for proper steering 
instructions.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever 
towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the 
lever to lock the seat in position.
 Ignition Switch 
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three 
positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the 
electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the 
electrical system.
START
Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN 
position with the engine stopped–this drains the 
battery.
Hour Meter
The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has 
been engaged.  The hour meter has a self contained power 
source so that total hours are always visible.
Figure 2.  Control Locations
Features and Controls