CONTROLS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The }gnition switch is located on the dashboard. Turn
the key to the START position to start the engine. When
the engine is running, leave the key in the ON posi-
tion. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF posi-
tion. See figure 8.
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 8. The engine should be operated at ful!
throttle (FAST) when operating the mower.
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 8.
Ammeter
Lift
Lever
Light
Control
Clutch-Brakl
Pedal
LIGHT SWITCH
The head lamps are operated by pushing the tight
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 8.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg-
ing side with starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run-
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine
idling,the ammeter will notshow a charge. See figure 8.
CLUTCH-BRAKEPEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
tractor. See figure 8. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal
partway disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all
the way down disengages the clutch and engages the
disc brake.
NOTE: The clutch.brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the right fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and RE-
VERSE. See figure 9. The clutch-brake pedal must be
depressed and the lawn tractor must not be moving
when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
Ignition
Switch --
Parking f_p
Brake
FIGURE 8A.--Model 754F
Ammeter
Throttle
:ch
Light
Switch
Shift
Pedal
PTO
Parking Switch
Brake
FIGURE 8B.--Model 784F
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FIGURE 9.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the
clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position.
To release the parking brake, depress and release the
clutch-brake pedal. See figure 8.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set {f the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
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