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Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the 
tractor’s dash panel, see Fig. 4-1. This lever controls the speed 
of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way 
forward. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a 
uniform engine speed. 
IMPORTANT: 
When operating the tractor with the cutting deck 
engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST 
(rabbit) position.
Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the 
engine’s choke control.  See Figure 4-2. 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.
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 
Fig. 4-3.
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.
IMPORTANT: 
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.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn 
tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal 
part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds 
(Refer to Speed Control Lever)
. Depress the pedal all the way down 
to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to start the 
engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation 
section of this manual.
Shift Lever 
The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has 
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake 
pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion 
when moving the shift lever. See Figure 4-4.
IMPORTANT: 
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in 
serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
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