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.

TRANSMATIC

FRONT

ENGINE

LAWN

TRACTORS

Model

Numbers

130-432E000

130-435E000

130-437E000

130-442E000

130-445E000

130-447E000

130-452E000

130-455E000

130-457E000

130-432F000

130-435F000

130-437F000

130-442F000

130-445F000

130-447F000

130-452F000

130-455F000

130-457F000

Important:

Read

Safety

Rules

and

Instructions

Carefully

PRINTED

IN

U.S.A.

FORM

NO.

770-7044E

INDEX

Slope

Gauge.3

Contents

of

Hardware

Pack.4

Rules

for

Safe

Operation.5

Assembly

Instructions.6

Controls.10

Operation.11

Adjustments.13

Lubrication.15

Maintenance.16

Off-Season

Storage.19

Trouble

Shooting

Chart.20,

21

Illustrated

Parts

for

Lawn

Tractor.22-23

Electrical

System

.30

Illustrated

Parts

for

Transaxle.34,

35

Parts

Information.Back

Cover

Dear

Customer,

So

often

throughout

the

year

we

are

all

in

a

rush

to

meet

our

daily

obligations.

However,

we

at

MTD

Products

Inc

are

tak¬

ing

a

quick

moment

out

to

say.

.

.

“Thank

you

for

your

business.’’

Sincerely,

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC

A

INSTRUCTIONS

GIVEN

WITH

THIS

SYM¬

BOL

ARE

FOR

PERSONAL

SAFETY.

BE

SURE

TO

FOLLOW

THEM.

WARNING:

This

unit

is

equipped

with

an

interi

lal

combustion

engine

and

should

not

be

used

on

or

near

any

unim¬

proved

forest-covered,

brush-covered

or

grass

^covered

land

unless

the

engine’s

exhaust

system

is

equipped

with

a

spark

arrester

meeting

applicable

local

or

st

jte

laws

(if

any).

If

a

spark

arrester

is

used,

it

should

be

maintained

in

effective

working

order

by

the

operator.

In

the

State

of

California

the

above

is

required

by

law

(Section

4442

of

the

California

Public

Resources

Code).

Other

states

may

have

similar

laws.

Federal

lav

^s

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

for

the

muffler

is

available

through

your

nearest

engine

authorized

service

dealer

or

contact

the

Service

Department

of

MTD

Products

Inc.

2

SLOPE

GAUGE

3

Do

not

mow

on

inclines

with

a

slope

in

excess

of

15

degrees

(a

rise

of

approximately

2Vz

feet

every

10

feet).

A

riding

mower

could

overturn

and

cause

serious

injury.

If

operating

a

walk-behind

mower

on

such

a

slope,

it

is

extremely

difficult

to

maintain

your

footing

and

you

could

slip,

resulting

in

serious

injury.

Operate

RIDING

mowers

up

and

down

slopes,

never

across

the

face

of

slopes.

Operate

WALK-BEHIND

mowers

across

the

face

of

slopes,

never

up

and

down

slopes.

I

CONTENTS

DF

HARDWARE

PACK

Remove

this

sheet

from

your

owner’s

manual

and

lay

the

hardware

on

the

illustration

for

identification

purposes.

After

assembly,

keep

the

Slope

Gauge

which

is

on

the

reverse

side

of

this

sheet

for

future

use.

(Hardware

pack

may

contain

extra

items

which

are

not

used

on

your

unit.)

INSTALLING

THE

BATTERY

ATTACHING

THE

STEERING

MECHANISM

Flat

Washer

5/8"

I.D.

X

11

/

4

"

O.D.

O

Steering-

Bellow

Steering-

Column

Bearing

-Hex

Flange

Bearing

o

Countersunk

Screw

#10

X

5/8"

Long

I-

ex

Nut

5/16

24

Thread

Spacer

Cupped

Washer

5/16"

I.D.

X

7/8"

O.D.

-Flat

Washer

5/16"

I.D.

X

1-1/8"

O.D.

Lock

Washer

5/16"

I.D.

Q|

ATTACHING

THE

SEAT

Steering

Wheel

Cap

-Hex

Bolt

5/16-18

X

5/8"

Long

Self-Tapping

Screws

3/8-16

X

3/4"

Long

IGNITION

KEYS

(May

Be

Attached

to

T

ractor)

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This

Line

IMPORTANT

RULES

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION

4

THIS

SYMBOL

POINTS

OUT

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WHICH,

IF

NOT

FOLLOWED,

COULD

ENDANGER

THE

PERSONAL

SAFETY

AND/OR

PROPERTY

OF

YOURSELF

AND

OTHERS.

READ

AND

FOLLOW

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

IN

THIS

MANUAL

BEFORE

ATTEMPTING

TO

OPERATE

YOUR

UNIT.

FAILURE

TO

COMPLY

WITH

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

MAY

RESULT

IN

PERSONAL

INJURY.

WHEN

YOU

SEE

THIS

SYMBOL-

A

HEED

ITS

WARNING.

Ai

DANGER

Your

unit

was

built

to

be

operated

according

to

the

rules

for

safe

operation

in

this

manuai.

As

with

any

type

of

power

equipment,

carelessness

or

error

on

the

part

of

the

operator

can

result

in

serious

injury.

If

you

violate

any

of

these

rules,

you

may

cause

serious

injury

to

yourself

or

others.

1.

READ

THIS

OWNER’S

MANUAL

carefully

in

its

entirety

before

at¬

tempting

to

assemble

or

operate

this

unit.

Keep

this

manual

in

a

safe

place

for

future

and

regular

reference

and

for

ordering

replacement

parts.

2.

This

unit

is

a

precision

piece

of

power

equipment,

not

a

plaything.

Therefore

exercise

extreme

caution

at

all

times.

3.

Know

the

controls

and

how

to

stop

the

machine

quickly.

4.

Do

not

allow

children

to

operate

vehicle.

Do

not

allow

adults

to

operate

it

without

proper

instruction.

Only

persons

well

acquainted

with

these

rules

of

safe

operation

should

be

allowed

to

use

your

mower.

5.

Wear

sturdy,

rough-soled

work

shoes

and

close-fitting

slacks

and

shirts

to

avoid

entanglement

in

the

moving

parts.

Never

operate

a

unit

in

bare

feet,

sandals,

or

sneakers.

6.

To

prevent

injury,

do

not

carry

passengers

or

give

rides.

Keep

children,

pets

and

bystanders

out

of

the

area

while

mowing.

Only

the

operator

should

ride

on

the

unit

and

only

ride

in

the

seat.

7.

Check

overhead

clearance

carefully

before

driving

under

power

lines,

guy

wires,

bridges

or

low

hanging

tree

branches,

before

entering

or

leaving

buildings,

or

in

any

other

situation

where

the

operator

may

be

struck

or

pulled

from

the

unit,

which

could

result

in

serious

injury.

8.

To

maintain

control

of

the

unit

and

reduce

the

possibility

of

upset

or

collision,

operate

the

tractor

smoothly.

Avoid

erratic

operation

and

excessive

speed.

9.

Keep

the

area

of

operation

clear

of

all

persons,

particularly

small

children

and

pets.

Stop

engine

when

they

are

in

the

vicinity

of

your

mower.

Although

the

area

of

operation

should

be

complete¬

ly

cleared

of

foreign

objects,

a

small

object

may

have

been

overlooked

and

could

be

accidently

thrown

by

the

mower

in

any

direction

and

cause

injury

to

you

or

a

bystander.

10.

Always

wear

safety

glasses

or

eye

shields

during

operation

or

while

performing

an

adjustment

or

repair,

to

protect

eyes

from

foreign

objects

that

may

be

thrown

from

the

machine

in

any

direction.

11.

Stop

the

blade(s)

when

crossing

gravel

drives,

wall«

or

roads.

12.

Disengage

all

attachment

clutches

and

shift

into

neutral

before

attempting

to

start

engine.

13.

Before

leaving

the

operator’s

position,

disengage

blade(s),

place

shift

lever

in

neutral,

engage

parking

brake,

shut

engine

off

and

remove

key.

14.

Do

not

put

hands

or

feet

near

or

under

rotating

parts.

Keep

clear

of

the

discharge

opening

at

ail

times

as

the

rotating

blade(s)

can

cause

injury.

15.

Disengage

power

to

attachment(s)

and

stop

engine

before

mak¬

ing

any

repairs

or

adjustments.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

plug

to

prevent

accidental

starting.

16.

Before

attempting

to

unclog

the

mower

or

discharge

chute,

stop

the

engine.

The

mower

blade(s)

may

continue

to

rotate

for

a

few

seconds

after

the

engine

is

shut

off.

Therefore,

be

sure

the

blade(s)

have

stopped

completely.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

plug

to

prevent

accidental

starting.

17.

Disengage

power

to

attachment(s)

when

transporting

or

not

in

use.

18.

For

your

safety,

use

the

slope

gauge

included

as

part

of

this

manual

to

measure

slopes

before

operating

this

unit

on

a

sloped

or

hilly

area.

If

the

slope

is

greater

than

15“

as

shown

on

the

slope

gauge,

do

not

operate

this

unit

on

that

area

or

serious

injury

could

result.

19.

Do

not

stop

or

start

suddenly

when

going

uphill

or

downhill.

Mow

up

and

down

face

of

steep

slopes:

never

across

the

face.

Use

extreme

caution

if

it

is

necessary

to

drive

the

tractor

up

an

incline

or

back

the

tractor

down

an

incline

because

the

front

of

the

trac¬

tor

could

lift

and

rapidly

flip

over

backward

which

could

cause

serious

injury.

20.

Reduce

speed

on

slopes

and

in

sharp

turns

to

prevent

tipping

or

loss

of

control.

Always

keep

the

tractor

in

low

gear

when

going

down

steep

hills

to

take

advantage

of

engine

braking

action.

Choose

a

low

enough

gear

so

that

you

will

not

have

to

stop

or

shift

while

on

the

slope.

21.

Stay

alert

for

holes

in

terrain

and

other

hidden

hazards

which

may

cause

the

unit

to

tip

over.

22.

Use

care

when

pulling

loads

or

using

heavy

equipment.

A.

Use

only

approved

drawbar

hitch

points.

B.

Limit

loads

to

those

you

can

safely

control.

C.

Do

not

turn

sharply.

Use

care

when

backing.

D.

Use

counterweight(s)

or

wheel

weights

when

suggested

in

owner’s

manual.

23.

Watch

out

for

traffic

when

crossing

or

near

roadways.

24.

When

using

any

attachments,

never

direct

discharge

of

material

toward

bystanders

nor

allow

anyone

near

vehicle

while

in

operation.

25.

Handle

gasoline

with

care.

It

is

highly

flammable.

A.

Use

approved

gasoline

container.

B.

Never

remove

cap

or

add

gasoline

to

a

running

or

hot

engine

or

fill

fuel

tank

indoors.

Wipe

up

spilled

gasoline.

Always

use

original

type

vented

cap.

C.

Open

doors

if

engine

is

run

in

garage.

Exhaust

fumes

are

dangerous.

Do

not

run

engine

indoors.

26.

Never

store

the

machine

with

fuel

in

the

fuel

tank

inside

a

building

where

ignition

sources

are

present,

such

as

hot

water

and

space

heaters,

clothes

dryers,

and

the

like.

Allow

the

engine

to

cool

before

storing

in

any

enclosure.

27.

To

reduce

fire

hazard,

keep

engine

and

cutting

deck

free

of

grass,

leaves

or

excessive

grease.

28.

Keep

the

vehicle

and

attachments

in

good

operating

condition,

and

keep

safety

devices

in

place.

Use

guards

as

instructed

in

operator’s

manual.

29.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts,

and

screws

tight

to

be

sure

the

equipment

is

in

safe

working

condition.

30.

The

vehicle

and

attachments

should

be

stopped

and

inspected

for

damage

after

striking

a

foreign

object.

The

damage

should

be

repaired

before

restarting

and

operating

the

equipment.

31.

Do

not

change

the

engine

governor

settings

or

overspeed

the

engine.

5

I

Rules

for

Sale

Operation

(continued)

32.

When

using

the

vehicle

with

mower,

proceed

as

folbws:

(1)

Mow

only

in

daylight

or

in

good

artificial

light.

(2)

Never

make

a

cutting

height

adjustment

while

engino

is

running

if

operator

must

dismount

to

do

so.

(3)

Shut

the

engine

off

and

wait

until

the

blade

comes

to

;i

complete

stop

before

removing

the

grass

catcher.

(4)

Check

blade

mounting

bolts

for

proper

tightness

at

fi

equent

in¬

tervals.

33.

Check

grass

catcher

bags

frequently

for

wear

or

deteric

ration.

For

safety

protection,

replace

only

with

new

bag

meeting

orininal

equip¬

ment

specifications.

34.

Look

behind

to

make

sure

the

area

is

clear

before

placing

the

transmission

in

reverse

and

continue

looking

behind

while

back¬

ing

up.

Disengage

blades

before

shifting

into

reverse

and

backing

up.

35.

This

unit

should

not

be

driven

up

a

ramp

onto

a

trailer

or

truck

under

power,

because

the

unit

could

tip

over,

causing

serious

per¬

sonal

injury.

The

unit

must

be

pushed

manually

to

load

properly.

36.

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

Adjust

and

service

according

to

brake

adjustment

instructions

in

this

manual.

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT:

This

unit

is

shipped

WITHOUT

GASOLINE

or

OIL;

however,

a

small

amount

of

oil

may

be

present

from

the

factory.

Do

not

jverfill.

After

assembly,

service

engine

with

gasol

ine

and

oil

as

instructed

in

the

separate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

unit.

NOTE:

Reference

to

right

or

left

hand

side

of

the

unit

is

observed

from

the

driver’s

seat,

facing

forward.

UNPACKING

1.

Remove

the

lawn

tractor

from

the

carton

as

follows.

Open

the

top

flaps.

Remove

all

loose

parts

and

car¬

ton

inserts.

Cut

the

front

corners

of

the

carton.

Make

certain

brake

is

released,

and

push

the

unit

out

of

the

carton.

2.

Remove

page

four

from

this

manual

anc

lay

the

contents

of

the

hardware

pack

on

the

ilk

stration

for

identification.

BAHERY

INFORMATION

A

WARNING

A.

Battery

acid

must

be

handled

with

great

care

as

contact

with

it

can

burn

and

blister

the

skin.

It

is

also

advisable

to

wear

protective

clothing

(goggles,

rub¬

ber

gloves

and

apron)

when

working

with

it.*

B.

Should

battery

acid

accidentally

splatter

into

the

eyes

or

onto

the

face,

rinse

the

affected

area

im¬

mediately

with

clean

cold

water.

If

there

is

any

further

discomfort,

seek

prompt

medical

attention.

C.

If

acid

spills

on

clothing,

first

dilute

it

with

clean

water,

then

neutralize

with

a

solution

of

ammonia/

water

or

baking

soda/water.

D.

Since

battery

acid

is

corrosive,

do

not

pour

it

into

any

sink

or

drain.

Before

discarding

empty

elec¬

trolyte

containers,

rinse

them

with

a

neutralizing

solution.

E.

NEVER

connect

or

disconnect

charger

clips

to

bat¬

tery

while

charger

is

turned

on

as

it

can

cause

sparks.

F.

Keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

matches,

lighters)

away

from

the

battery

as

the

hydrogen

gas

generated

during

charging

can

be

combustible.

G.

As

a

further

precaution,

only

charge

the

battery

in

a

well-ventilated

area.

*Always

shield

eyes,

protect

skin

and

clothing

when

working

near

batteries.

6

Screwdriver

FIGURE

2.

A

DANGER

Battery

contains

sulfuric

acid.

Refer

to

warning

on

page

6.

Antidote:

EXTERNAL—Flush

with

water.

INTERNAL—Drink

large

quantities

of

water

or

milk.

Follow

with

milk

of

magnesia,

beaten

eggs

or

vegetable

oil.

Call

physician

immediately.

EYES:

Flush

with

cool

water

for

at

least

15

minutes,

then

get

prompt

medical

attention.

Since

batteries

produce

explosive

gases,

keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

lighters,

matches,

etc.)

away.

Be

sure

to

charge

battery

only

in

well-

ventilated

areas.

Make

certain

venting

path

of

bat¬

tery

(drain

tube)

is

always

open.

KEEP

BATTERIES

OUT

OF

THE

REACH

OF

CHILDREN!

ACTIVATING

THE

BAHERY

Do

not

activate

battery

(fill

with

battery

acid)

until

battery

is

actually

placed

in

service.

Be

certain

to

read

previous

warnings

before

activating

the

battery.

1.

Open

the

battery

pack.

Be

careful

not

to

puncture

the

box.

It

contains

the

battery

with

a

long

plastic

tube

attached,

battery

fluid

(acid)

in

a

plastic

con¬

tainer,

one

short

plastic

tube

and

one

hardware

pack

(two

hex

bolts

and

nuts).

2.

Place

the

battery

on

a

table

or

workbench.

Make

certain

the

long

plastic

drain

tube

is

in

place

on

the

vent

elbow.

3.

Remove

the

six

fill

caps

from

the

top

of

the

bat¬

tery

with

a

screwdriver.

Be

careful

not

to

damage

-the

fill

caps.

See

figure

1.

4.

Place

the

battery

fluid

container

on

the

table

or

workbench.

Carefully

cut

off

tip

of

the

spout

and

attach

the

short

plastic

tube

provided.

Do

not

squeeze

the

container

when

cutting

tip.

5.

Fill

each

battery

cell

slowly

and

carefully

to

the

UP-

-PER

LEVEL

line

marked

on

battery.

See

figure

2.

Use

caution

as

the

acid

level

will

rise

rapidly

after

the

bottom

of

the

cell

is

filled.

6.

Allow

battery

to

stand

for

30

minutes

with

the

fill

caps

removed,

while

the

plates

absorb

acid.

7.

If

acid

level

has

fallen

after

the

30

minute

standing

period,

refill

each

cell

with

battery

acid

to

the

UP¬

PER

LEVEL

line

on

battery.

Replace

the

fill

caps.

8.

Before

discarding

the

empty

container,

neutralize

any

residue

with

baking

soda

and

rinse

container

with

water.

Puncture

container

several

times

before

discarding.

9.

Charge

the

battery

after

the

30

minute

standing

period.

SLOW

CHARGE

THE

BATTERY

(DO

NOT

FAST

CHARGE)

at

a

maximum

bench

rate

of

1.4

amperes

until

the

specific

gravity

reading

is

1.260-1.280.

Charge

for

a

minimum

of

2

hours

and

a

maximum

of

8

hours.

NOTE:

This

engine

is

equipped

with

an

alternator.

The

current

for

the

battery

charger

alternator

is

unregulated.

During

normal

operation,

it

is

only

necessary

to

charge

the

battery:

1.

When

it

is

activated

for

the

first

time.

2.

Before

winter

storage.

3.

Before

using

the

lawn

tractor

after

winter

storage.

NOTE:

Charging

rate

after

battery

has

been

put

into

operation—the

battery

is

to

be

charged

for

a

period

of

14-16

hours.

NO

LONGER

THAN

30

HOURS.

After

battery

has

been

charged,

add

only

distilled

water.

Do

not

add

acid.

7

I

Battery

Red

INSTALLING

THE

BATTERY

(Hardware

A)

1.

Raise

the

seat

bracket

(on

top

of

the

fenders).

2.

Make

certain

the

positive

cable

(heavy

red

wire)

extends

through

the

retainer

on

the

right

side

of

the

battery

box.

The

negative

cable

(heavy

black

wire)

should

be

routed

up

along

the

left

side

of

the

battery

box.

3.

Place

the

battery

inside

the

battery

box

so

that

the

positive

terminal

is

toward

the

right

side

of

the

unit.

-See

figure

3.

Route

the

battery

drain

tube

down

beside

the

battery

box.

4.

Slide

the

hex

nut

(provided

with

battery

hardware)

into

the

positive

(

+

)

terminal.

Place

the

positive

cable

on

the

positive

terminal.

Secure

with

bolt

pro¬

vided.

See

figure

3.

5.

Slide

the

hex

nut

(provided

with

battery

hardware)

into

the

negative

(-)

terminal.

Place

the

negative

cable

on

the

negative

terminal.

Secure

with

bolt

provided.

6.

Route

the

drain

tube

through

the

opening

between

the

transaxle

reinforcement

bracket

and

the

frame

on

the

left

rear

of

the

unit.

Secure

the

drain

tube

to

the

transaxle

reinforcement

bracket,

using

the

—cable

tie

as

shown

in

figure

4.

Be

certain

drain

tube

is

routed

away

from

the

wheel

rim.

Trim

excess

end

of

cable

tie.

7.

Close

the

top

of

the

battery

box.

INSTALLING

THE

STEERING

MECHANISM

(Hardware

B)

1.

Open

the

hood

of

the

lawn

tractor

by

lifting

up

on

both

sides

of

the

hood.

Position

the

front

wheels

of

the

tractor

so

they

are

pointing

straight

forward.

2.

Insert

the

hex

bearing

into

the

hole

in

the

frame

-shown

in

figure

5.

3.

Insert

the

end

of

the

steering

shaft

which

has

the

pinion

gear

attached

through

the

hole

in

the

dash

panel.

Place

5/8"

I.D.

flat

washer

on

the

end

of

the

steering

shaft,

and

insert

shaft

through

hex

bear¬

ing.

Make

certain

the

pinion

gear

is

fully

seated

against

the

flat

washer

and

hex

bearing.

8

4.

S

ecure

bottom

of

the

steering

shaft

as

follows.

See

figure

6.

a.

Lower

the

deck

by

moving

the

lift

and

disengagement

lever

(located

on

the

right

fender)

all

the

way

down.

b.

Place

the

plastic

spacer

over

the

end

of

the

steering

shaft.

Secure

with

5/16"

I.D.

flat

washer,

lock

washer

and

hex

bolt.

A

1/2"

wrench

is

required

(socket

wrench

with

an

ex¬

tension

would

be

helpful).

5.

P

lace

the

steering

column

bearing

(solid

side

up)

over

the

upper

end

of

the

steering

shaft.

Seat

the

steering

column

bearing

into

the

hole

in

the

dash

panel.

Secure

with

countersunk

screw.

See

figure

FIGURE

8.

6.

Attach

one

end

of

steering

bellow

to

the

steering

wheel

as

shown

in

figure

8.

7.

With

the

wheels

of

the

tractor

pointing

straight

for¬

ward.

place

the

steering

wheel

and

steering

bellow

over

the

steering

shaft,

positioning

steering

wheel

as

desired.

8.

Place

the

washer

with

the

cupped

side

down

over

the

steering

shaft.

Secure

with

5/16"

hex

lock

nut.

—See

figure

7.

9.

Place

the

steering

wheel

cap

over

the

center

of

the

steering

wheel

and

seat

it

with

your

hand.

9

I

ATTACHING

THE

SEAT

(Hardware

C)

Place

the

seat

in

position

against

the

seat

pivot

bracket,

lining

up

the

slotted

holes

in

the

pivot

bracket

with

the

holes

in

the

seat.

Select

desired

position

for

the

seat,

—and

secure

with

hex

self-tapping

screws.

See

figure

9.

AHACHING

THE

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

1.

Remove

the

truss

machine

screws,

cupped

washers

and

hex

jam

nuts

which

are

attached

to

the

deck

next

to

the

chute

opening.

2.

Place

the

chute

deflector

in

position

as

shown

in

-figure

10.

Secure

with

hardware

just

removed.

A

WARNING:

Do

not

operate

your

unit

unless

the

chute

deflector

has

been

properly

In¬

stalled.

CONTROLS

FIGURE

11.

THROniE

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

operating

the

mower.

See

figure

11.

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

manuai

packed

with

your

unit.

See

figure

11.

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

The

speed

control

lever

allows

you

to

regulate

the

ground

speed

of

the

lawn

tractor.

See

figure

11.

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.

10