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Tractor Controls

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Tractor Controls Brake Pedal Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake. Cruise Control This locks the ground speed control in forward. The cruise control has five lock positions. Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) This allows the operator to mow (or use other PTO driven attachments) while traveling in reverse. To activate, turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each time the PTO is engaged, the RMO needs to be reactivated if desired. Fuel Tank To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: Ground Speed Pedals OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the The forward ground speed pedal controls the electrical system. tractor's forward ground speed. The reverse RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the ground speed pedal controls the tractor's reverse ground speed. n Headlight Switch tio This turns the tractor headlights on and off. Mower Height of Cut Adjustment r c The mower cutting height adjustment lever fo u controls the cutting height. The cutting height can be set to one of seven positions between 1.5" and t d 4.0" (3,8 and 10,2 cm). o ro Parking Brake This locks the parking brake when the tractor is N p stopped. See Parking Brake section. Re Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped-this drains the battery. Throttle/Choke Control (Choke-A-Matic) The throttle/choke controls the engine speed and choke. Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position to increase engine speed and SLOW position to decrease engine speed. Always operate at full throttle. Move the throttle/ choke control to the CHOKE position for starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not require choking. The PTO (Power Take-Off ) switch engages and disengages the mower blade clutch. To engage the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Transmission Release Lever This releases the transmission so that the tractor can be pushed by hand. NOTE: The operator must be seated firmly in the tractor seat for the PTO to function. en 13

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Not for
Reproduction
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor
brake.
Ground Speed Pedals
The forward ground speed pedal controls the
tractor’s forward ground speed. The reverse
ground speed pedal controls the tractor’s reverse
ground speed.
Throttle/Choke Control (Choke-A-Matic)
The throttle/choke controls the engine speed
and choke. Move the throttle/choke control to
the FAST position to increase engine speed
and SLOW position to decrease engine speed.
Always operate at full throttle. Move the throttle/
choke control to the CHOKE position for starting
a cold engine. A warm engine may not require
choking.
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
The mower cutting height adjustment lever
controls the cutting height. The cutting height can
be set to one of seven positions between 1.5” and
4.0” (3,8 and 10,2 cm).
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it
has three positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START
Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE:
Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped–this drains the
battery.
Power Take±Off ²PTO³ Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off ) switch engages and
disengages the mower blade clutch. To engage
the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to
disengage.
NOTE:
The operator must be seated firmly in the
tractor seat for the PTO to function.
Cruise Control
This locks the ground speed control in forward.
The cruise control has five lock positions.
Parking Brake
This locks the parking brake when the tractor is
stopped. See
Parking Brake
section.
Headlight Switch
This turns the tractor headlights on and off.
Transmission Release Lever
This releases the transmission so that the tractor
can be pushed by hand.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Tractor Controls
Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)
This allows the operator to mow (or use other
PTO driven attachments) while traveling in
reverse. To activate, turn the RMO key after the
PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate,
and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each
time the PTO is engaged, the RMO needs to be
reactivated if desired.
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