Yard Machines 840 Thru 849 - Manual (Page 15)

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Figure 15
• Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over to
the left side of the tractor. Loosen the self-tapping
screw which secures the mounting clamp. See
Figure 16. Slip the end of the drain tube into the
mounting clamp. Tighten the self-tapping screw to
secure the clamp. Do not overtighten which could
collapse the drain tube.
NOTE: The vented battery allows any gases or liquid
from the battery to be drained onto the ground.
• Trim end of drain tube if more than 1 inch extends
below the frame.
Figure 16
SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. The
engine is started by turning the key to the START
position. When the engine is running, leave the key in
the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the
OFF position. See Figure 17.
WARNING: Remove the key from the
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed.
See Figure 18. The engine should be operated at full
throttle (FAST) when operating any equipment that
uses the tractor engine as a source of power such as
the mowing deck, snow thrower or rotary tiller.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation are
covered in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. See Figure 18.
IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor
is not in use.
To start engine insert key into ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release key to the
ON position once engine has fired. The lights are
controlled by the ignition switch. After the tractor is
running, turn the key counterclockwise to the LIGHTS
ON position. See Figure 17.
WARNING: To prevent accidental and/or
battery discharge, remove the key from the
ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.
Figure 17
Battery
Cover
Wing Nuts
Hold-
Down
Rod
Self-Tapping
Screw
Mounting
Clamp
Drain
Tube
Off
On/Lights
On
Start