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Figure 23
1. Traction pedal
2. Brake pedal
3. Parking brake lever
Figure 24
Brake Pedal
The Brake Pedal (Fig. 23) actuates an automotive
drum-type mechanical brake located at each traction wheel.
Parking Brake Lever
Depressing the brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly,
then depressing the small lever indicated (Fig. 23) will keep
the brakes actuated for parking. Disengage the parking
brake by depressing the brake pedal. Lock the parking
brake any time you leave the machine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Fig. 25) gives the operator the ability
to control the speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
control toward the Fast position increases the engine RPM;
moving the throttle control toward Slow will decrease the
engine RPM. Ground speeds are as follows:
• 2 to 5 MPH (3.2 to 8 km/h) forward mowing speed
• 8.8 MPH (14.1 km/h) maximum transport speed
• 2.5 MPH (4.0 km/h) reverse speed
Functional Control Lever
The functional control lever (Fig. 25) provides two traction
selections plus a Neutral position. It is permissible to shift
from mow to transport or transport to mow (not to neutral)
while the machine is in motion. No damage will result.
• Rear Position—neutral and backlapping
• Middle Position—used for mowing operation
• Front Position—used for transport operation
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Figure 25
1. Throttle control
2. Functional control lever
3. Hour meter
4. Ignition switch
5. Steering arm locking lever
6. Water temperature light
7. Engine oil pressure light
8. Battery warning light
9. Glow plug light
10. Raise/Lower Mow Control
11. High temperature override
button
12. Water in fuel indicator
light
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 25) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is rotated to On.
Ignition Switch
Insert the key into the switch (Fig. 25) and rotate it
clockwise as far as possible to the Start position to start the
engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts; the key
will move to the On position. Rotate the key
counterclockwise to the Off position to stop the engine.
Steering Arm Locking Lever
Rotate the lever (Fig. 25) rearward to loosen the
adjustment, raise or lower the steering arm for operator
comfort, then, rotate the lever forward to tighten the
adjustment.