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R Section4CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls and instruments beforeyou operate this mower.4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTIDENTIFICATIONBefore operating the mower, familiarize yourself with allmower and engine controls. Knowing the location, functionand operation of these controls is important for safe andefficient operation of the mower.1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switchis used to start the engine and has three positions;OFF, ON, and START.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engageand disengage the mower drive system. Pulling upon the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushingdown on the switch will disengage the deck drive.3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to starta cold engine.4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used tocontrol the engine speed. Pushing the lever forwardincreases engine speed. Pulling the lever backdecreases engine speed. Full back position is theIDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.5. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number ofhours the engine has been operated. It operateswhenever the ignition key switch is in the ONposition. Has preset maintenance reminders forengine and hydraulic system oil changes. Will startflashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours beforepreset time and continue flashing until 2 hours after.Automatically resets.DECK LIFTLEFT STEERINGCONTROLCUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENTMOWERDECKSWITCHIGNITIONSWITCHPARKINGBRAKEENGINE THROTTLE CONTROLENGINECHOKECONTROLOFFMOWER DECkONPUSH IN TODISENGAGESTARTPULL OUTTO ENGAGEPOWER EqUIPMENTFASTCHOkEFUEL SWITCHINGVALVESLOWFUSESDUMPVALVERIGHT STEERINGCONTROLCUTTER DECKRELEASE LEVERSEAT BELTHOUR METERSEAT HOLD DOWNRELEASE LATCHSTC 2007 CAIFigure 4-1. Controls and Instruments12