Manual

SECTION5: KNOWYOURGARDENTRACTOR
This section is meant to acquaint you with the various types of controls and switches available on these tractors.
Please read this section carefully and know your tractor better before starting to operate it. As with any power
equipment, it is extremely important to ensure proper and safe operation of the tractor by following the instructions
closely. Note that this manual covers various models and many controls, listed here, may be optional items.
IgnitionSwitch
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. To start
the engine, turn the key clockwise to the START
position. Once the engine has cranked, put the key in
the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the
OFF position. See Figure 19. To prevent accidental
starting of the engine, remove the key from the tractor
when the tractor is not in use.
Off
Choke\ Ignition
_ttle
Brake
Pedal
Models 820, 825, 840 and 845
Lift
Lever
Figure 19
Ignition/lightSwitch
The lights are controlled by the ignitionswitch. Once
the tractor is running, turn the key counter-clockwise to
the LIGHTS ON position. See Figure 19.
ThrottleControl
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.
ChokeControl
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation are
covered in the accompanying engine manual. See
Figure 20.
Ammeter(If equipped)
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter wilt 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.
Ammeter
Throttle
Clutch-
Brake
Pelat
PTO
Lever
Models 82A and 84A
Choke
Lift
Lever
Figure 20
Clutch-BrakePedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
tractor. See Figure 20. To disengage the clutch only,
depress the clutch-brake pedal part way. To engage
the disc brake as well, depress the pedal fully.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
Lift Lever
The five position lift lever is used to change the
operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull
the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to the
right and then forward. See Figure 20.
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