Product Overview
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Figure 4
1. Speed-control lever
4. Motion-control levers
2. Controls 5. PT O-engagement lever
3. Fuel cap 6. Parking-brake lever
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls before you start
the engine and operate the machine.
Control Panel
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Figure 5
1. Key switch 5. Throttle
2. Hopper switch 6. Engine-oil temperature
light and buzzer
3. Message display
7. Check engine light (EFI
machines only)
4. Choke control (non-EFI
machines)
Key Switch
The key switch, used to start and shut of f the engine,
has 3 positions: O FF , R UN , and S TART . Refer to
Starting the Engine ( page 24 ) .
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed, and it has a
continuous-variable setting from the S LOW to F AST
position ( Figure 5 ).
Choke Control
Non-EFI Machines Only
Use the choke control to start a cold engine.
PT O-Engagement Lever
Use the PT O-engagement lever to engage the blades
and the blower .
Speed-Control Lever
The speed-control lever sets maximum forward speed
of the machine ( Figure 4 ). Moving the speed-control
lever rearward to the N EUTRAL position places the
drive system into neutral.
Brake Lever
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive
wheels ( Figure 4 ).
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the
engine has operated. The hour meter is recording
when the decimal point is ashing in the Hour/V oltage
display . Use these times for scheduling regular
maintenance ( Figure 6 ).
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