Bolens TMO-3394704 - Manual (Page 9)

CONTROLS
Throttle
Control
Choke
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Ammeter
Ignition
witch
Light Switch
Speed
Control
Lever
FIGURE 7.
THROnLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when operat­
ing the mower. See figure 7.
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. See figure 7.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 7. To
select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push
speed control lever inward and move downward to
slow lawn tractor, move upward 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 7
LIGHT SWITCH
Push ligh* cwitf'h to turn cn the lights. The 'ights will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 7.
SHIFT LEVER
T.ha shift lever is located on the left fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 8. The clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be mov­
ing when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up tho
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
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 7.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
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 inward and
all the way down. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal, press the speed control lever inward and
move to desired position. Release the speed control
lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
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NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with ihe engine running.
FIFT AND niSENGAGEMENT LEVER
The lift and disengagement lever is used to raise and
lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting
height. Pulling it all the way back and locking it disen­
gages the blades. The lift and disengagement lever
must be in the disengaged position when starting the
engine, when shifting into reverse or if the operator
leaves the seat. See figure 8.
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