13Section 4 — controlS & FeatureS
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on
the RH console to the right of the
has three positions as follows:
system is turned off.
RUN — The tractor electrical
system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the
key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not
in use.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
ignition switch.
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
downward to disengage the clutch.
position when starting the engine.
Hour Meter
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The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the RH console to
that the tractor has been operated in the digital display.
The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is
operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine
manual.
NOTE: An optional meter provides engine speed (RPM), service
reminders (oil, lube), and running time (hours).
S
T
O
P
OFF
RUN
START
Throttle Control
SL
FAST
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the
speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine
speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle
control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being
driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine
speed.
Choke Knob
The choke knob is located on the left side of
choke knob controls the position of the engine
choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine;
push the knob in to open the choke.
Parking Brake Engagement Lever
BRAKE
OFF
ON
P
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the LH
rear, engages the parking brake.
NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not in the
neutral position and locked when engaging the parking brake,
the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the
engaged position when starting the tractor engine.
Fuel Tank
the fill cap approximately ⁄ turn and pull upward to remove.
The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not
attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn
approximately ⁄ turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING! Never fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently
running, allow to cool for several minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash
onto the engine and cause a fire.
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown)
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position
section for instructions on adjusting the seat position.
