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Speed Control Lever
The speed control lever, located on the left fender,
allows you to regulate the travel direction and ground
speed of the lawn tractor
.
To use, release the parking
brake and move the speed control lever forward (to
travel forward) or rearward (to travel in reverse). The
further forward or rearward that the lever is moved, the
faster the tractor will travel.
Place the speed control lever in the Cutting Speed, or
slower, position when mowing.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of
travel when the tractor is in motion. Serious damage to
the tractor’s transmission could result. Always bring the
tractor to a
complete
stop before moving the speed
control lever from forward to reverse or vice versa.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine.
Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to
the START position. Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired. See Figure 9A.
Ignition Switch Module
(if equipped)
WARNING:
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, 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. See Figure 9B.
Figure 9
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
Safety Interlock Switches
on page 14 and
Starting The Engine
on page 15 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
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