Product Manual

14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureS
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
(If so equipped)
The throttle/choke control lever is located on the left
side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the
speed of the engine and, when pushed all the way
forward, closes the choke for cold starting. When set
in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle/choke
control is always in the FAST position.
Throttle Control (If so equipped)
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
tractor’s dash panel. When set in a given position, a
uniform engine 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 Control (If so equipped)
The choke control is located on the dash panel to
the right of the throttle/choke or throttle control
and controls the position of the engine choke. Pull
the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob
in to open the choke.
Deck Lift Lever
The lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to raise
and lower the deck. Pull the handle to the left out of the index
notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to
raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, move the lift
handle to the right until fully in the index notch.
Ignition Module
WARNING! Never
leave a running
machine unattended.
Always disengage
PTO, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the
key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START
position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
STOP position.
CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to
both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The
Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE .
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the dash panel to
the right of the LCD Service Minder and Hour
Meter.
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be in the
“disengaged” position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rod
The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor
on the lower right section of the frame.
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within the hydrostatic
transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short
distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely
when pushing check if the bypass lever is fully open.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its
normal position prior to operating the tractor. If the tractor
will not move when pushing on the forward/reverse pedals,
or moves slowly, check to see of the bypass valve is on.
CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.