8
• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag found on the right side of the
mower, between the discharge chute and the
cutting deck. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
•
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and
index finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is
capable of throwing objects. Failure to
operate the riding mower without the
discharge cover in the proper operating
position could result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
IGNITION SWITCH
To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch
and turn clockwise to the START position. Release
key to the ON position once engine has fired. See
Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the
OPERATION section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used
to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING
THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of
this manual for detailed instructions.
Figure 4
WARNING:
Remove the key from the
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
The throttle lever is located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of
the engine, and on some units the choke control
also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When using PTO operated
equipment such as the cutting deck or other
attachments, always operate the tractor with the
throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
CHOKE CONTROL
On some units, moving the
throttle lever all the way
forward activates the engine’s
choke control. On all other
units, the choke control can be
found on the left side of the
dash panel and is activated by
pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke
control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and
aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE
ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual.
for detailed starting instructions.
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Choke
Position
Fast
Position
Throttle
Symbol
Throttle
Symbol
Slow
Position
