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OFFOFFOFFC HSection 4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION:Do not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls and instruments before youoperate this mower.4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTIDENTIFICATIONBefore operating the mower, familiarize yourself with allmower and engine controls. Knowing the location,function and operation of these controls is important forsafe and efficient 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.2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engageand disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up onthe switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing downon the switch will disengage the deck drive.3. Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1). Yellow indicatorturns off when the glow plugs have been properlyheated after the ignition switch is turned on.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. Voltmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the condition ofthe charging system. When the engine is running, innormal operating conditions, the needle should be inthe 12 to 14 volt range.DECK LIFTLEFT STEERINGCONTROLRIGHT STEERINGCONTROLWATER TEMPERATUREPARKING BRAKECONTROLCUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENTMOWER DECK SWITCHDECK RELEASEOIL PRESSUREGLOW PLUG INDICATORSEAT BELTENGINETHROTTLECONTROLaljalefj airjf;o3rfaf krjf ;wsorgf aljalefj airjf;o3rfaljalefj airjf;o3rfIGNITION SWITCHFUEL GAUGEFUSESVOLTMETERDUMP VALVEHOURMETERSTT-25KBD2007CONTROLSFigure 4-1 Controls and Instruments13