Bolens TMO-33920A - Manual (Page 13)

Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 18. To
select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push
speed control lever outward and move backward to
slow lawn tractor, move forward to increase speed.
When desired speed has been obtained, release lever
in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will
automatically go to the pre-set speed.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
When the engine is running, let the key return to the
ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left
to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental
starting. See figure 17.
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running. See figure
17.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg­
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run­
ning 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
17.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part
way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the
way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 17.
INCLINE ASSISTANCE BRAKE
When stopping on a hill, hold the incline assistance
brake lever back while you release the clutch-brake
pedal until the lawn tractor begins to move, then release
the lever. This lever permits smoother starts and clutch
engagement by holding the tractor during the brake
release/clutch engagement operation. See figure 18.
Lift and
I Indicator
FIGURE 18A.—Model TMO-33920A
Incline
Assistance
Lever Lift and.
Disengagement
Speed Control \ Lever
Lever
^ NOTE
The clutch-brake pedal must
depressed to start the engine.
be
Deck
Lift-
Indicator
FIGURE 18B.—TMO-33921A
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake.
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Press the speed control lever outward and all
the way to the rear of the unit. Release the speed con­
trol lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal, press the speed control lever outward and move
to desired position. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located on the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift and disengagement lever, the gear
shift lever and under the seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed all the way and the lift and disengage­
ment lever must be in the disengaged position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift and disengagement
lever must be in the disengaged position.
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