MTD OEM-190-821 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Throttle Control Lever

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of

the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed

of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle

will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

IMPORTANT:

When operating the tractor with the cutting

deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is

always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Choke Control

The choke control can be found

on the left side of the dash panel

and is activated by pulling the

knob outward. Activating the

choke control closes the choke

plate on the carburetor and aids

in starting the engine. Refer to

Starting The Engine on page 14 of

this manual for detailed starting

instructions.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the

right front side of the tractor

above the drive pedal along the

running board. The brake pedal

can be used for sudden stops or

setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must

be fully depressed to activate the

safety interlock switch when

starting the tractor

Ignition Switch

WARNING: Never leave a running

machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,

move shift lever into neutral position, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key to

prevent unintended starting.

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn clockwise to the START position.

Release the key into the ON position once engine has

fired. See Figure 6.

Figure 6

Refer to Starting The Engine on page 14 of this manual for

detailed starting instructions

The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s

headlights. Refer to Operating The Headlights on page 16

of this manual for detailed instructions.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located below

the brake pedal on the right front

side of the tractor along the

running board. Depress the drive

pedal with your right foot when

the tractor shift lever is in either

FORWARD or REVERSE to

cause the tractor to move.

Ground speed is also controlled

with the drive pedal. The further

down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will

travel. The pedal will return to its original position when

it’s not depressed.

IMPORTANT:

Always set the parking brake when

leaving the tractor unattended.

Slow

Fast

Position

Off

On/Lights

Start

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