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Page 15: Choke control, Ignition/light switch, Ammeter (optional)

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Down

Rod

Figure 17

Route the battery drain tube over to the left side

of the tractor. Loosen the self-tapping screw
which secures the mounting clamp. See Figure

18. 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 18

SECTIONS: CONTROLS

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 19 and 20.

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 20. 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 20.

IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH

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 19.

WARNING:

prevent

accidental

starting and/or battery discharge, remove
the key from the ignition switch when the
tractor is not in use.

Off

Figure 19

AMMETER (Optional)

The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge.

The

ammeter will register on the

discharging side when starting the engine. It should
register on the opposite side (charging) when the
engine is running in the fast position until the battery
is completely charged. With a fully charged battery
or with the engine idling, the ammeter will not show
a charge. See Figure 20.