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OWNEirS

GUIDE

ASSEMBLY

•

OPERATION

•

MAINTENANCE

•

PARTS

PRINTED

IN

U.S.A.

INDEX

Slope

Gauge.3

Contents

of

Hardware

Pack.4

Rules

for

Safe

Operation.5

Assembly.6

Controls.10

Operation.12

Adjustments.13

Lubrication.15

Maintenance.15

Off-Season

Storage.18

Trouble

Shooting

Guide.19,

20

Illustrated

Parts

for

Tractor.21-27

Illustrated

Parts

for

Transaxle.28,

29

Electrical

Diagram

and

Parts

List

.30

Parts

Ordering

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

internal

combustion

engine

and

should

not

be

used

on

or

near

any

unim¬

proved

forest-covered,

brush-covered

or

gras?

-covered

land

unless

the

engine’s

exhaust

system

is

equipped

with

a

spark

arrester

meeting

applicable

local

or

state

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

require

d

by

law

(Section

4442

of

the

California

Public

Resources

Code).

Other

states

may

have

similar

laws.

Federal

la\

js

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

for

the

muffler

is

available

through

your

nearest

engine

authorized

service

dealer

or

contact

the

MTD

PRODUCTS,

INC

service

department.

2

SLOPE

GAUGE

(Keep

this

sheet

in

a

safe

place

for

future

reference.)

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3

Do

not

mow

on

inclines

with

a

slope

In

excess

of

15

degrees

(a

rise

of

approximately

2

V

2

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

OF

HARDWARE

PACK

Remove

this

sheet

from

your

owner’s

manual

and

lay

the

hardware

on

the

illustration

for

identification

purposes.

Refer

to

the

separate

deck

manual

for

any

information

concerning

the

deck.

After

assembly,

keep

the

Slope

Gauge

which

is

on

the

reverse

side

of

this

sheet

fo'

future

use.

(Hardware

pack

may

contai

i

extra

items

which

are

not

used

on

your

unit.)

N

IMPORTANT

RULES

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION

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

AHEMPTING

TO

OPERATE

YOUR

UNIT.

FAILURE

TO

COMPLY

WITH

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

MAY

RESULT

IN

PERSONAL

INJURY.

WHEN

YOU

SEE

THIS

SYMBOL-

HEED

ITS

WARNING.

A

▲

DANGER

Your

unit

was

built

to

be

operated

according

to

the

rules

for

safe

operation

in

this

manual.

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,

walks

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

all

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

Salfe

Operation

(continued)

32.

When

using

the

vehicle

with

mower,

proceed

as

fol

ows:

(1)

Mow

only

in

daylight

or

in

good

artificial

light.

(2)

Never

make

a

cutting

height

adjustment

while

engin

i

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

f

equent

in¬

tervals.

33.

Check

grass

catcher

bags

frequently

for

wear

or

deterir

ration.

For

safety

protection,

replace

only

with

new

bag

meeting

orii

jinal

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

This

owner’s

manual

covers

various

models

of

tractors.

The

units

illustrated

may

vary

slightly

from

your

unit.

Follow

the

instructions

which

pertain

to

your

unit.

IMPORTANT:

This

unit

is

shipped

W

THOUT

GASOLINE

or

OIL;

however,

a

small

amount

of

oil

may

be

present

from

the

factory.

Do

not

overfill.

After

assembly,

service

engine

with

gasoline

and

oil

as

instructed

ii

the

separate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

unit,

■

1^

NOTE:

Reference

to

right

or

l(!ft

hand

side

of

the

unit

is

observed

from

the

driver’s

seat,

fac¬

ing

forward.

Refer

to

the

separate

deck

manual

for

all

information

concerning

the

deck.

UNPACKING

1.

Remove

the

carton

from

the

tractor

as

folio

ws.

Cut

and

remove

the

bands

around

the

carter.

Open

the

top

flaps

and

remove

all

carton

inserts.

Lift

the

carton

off

the

tractor.

Remove

the

deck

from

beneath

the

tractor.

Roll

the

tractor

off

tf

e

skid.

Make

certain

all

parts

and

literature

have

been

removed

from

the

carton

before

the

certon

is

discarded.

2.

Remove

page

four

from

this

manual

and

lay

the

contents

of

the

hardware

pack

on

the

illuiitration

for

identification.

BATTERY

INFORMATION

A

WARNING

A.

B

attery

acid

must

be

handled

with

great

c

are

as

contact

with

it

can

burn

and

blister

the

skin.

Ii

is

also

advisable

to

wear

protective

clothing

(goggkss,

rub¬

ber

gloves

and

apron)

when

working

with

t.*

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

FIGURE

1.

^

0U\

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

egg

or

vegetable

oil.

Seek

prompt

medical

attention.

EYES:

Flush

with

cool

water

for

at

least

15

minutes,

then

seek

immediate

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.

KEEP

BATTERIES

OUT

OF

THE

REACH

OF

CHILDREN!

ACTIVATING

THE

BATTERY

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

cardboard

container

and

one

cone.

/

2.

Place

the

battery

on

a

table

or

workbench.

Make

certain

the

lohg

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.

Sete

figure

1.

4.

Cut

off

the

tip

of\the

cone

for

use

as

a

funnel.

5.

Place

the

batteryyiuid

container

upright

on

the

table

or

workbench.

Carefully

remove

the

flap

on

the

box,

and

pull

ol^it

the

plastic

tube.

Cut

off

the

tip

of

the

plastic

tube^^

Dp

not

squeeze

the

container

when

cutting

the

tip\

6.

Fill

each

battery

cell

^pwly

and

carefully

to

the

split

-ring

at

the

bottom

o/t

the

well.

See

figure

2.

Use

caution

as

the

acid/lev)pl

will

rise

rapidly

after

the

bottom

of

the

cell

/s

filfed.

DO

NOT

OVERFILL.

f

\

7.

Allow

battery

to

stand

fPr

30

minutes

with

the

fill

caps

removed,

vyhile

the'plates

absorb

acid.

8.

If

acid

level

has

pllen

after’^he

30

minute

standing

period,

refill

each

cell

with

^attery

acid

to

the

split

ring.

Replace

me

fill

caps.

\

9.

Before

discarding

the

empty

^ntainer,

neutralize

any

residue

With

baking

soda

apd

rinse

container

with

water,

y

Puncture

container

several

times

before

discarding.

\

10.

C

harge

the

battery

after

the

30

r^inute

standing

period.

SLOW

CHARGE

THE

BATTERY

(DO

NOT

FAST

CHARGE)

at

a

maximum

bench

rate

of

5

amperep

until

the

specific

gravity

reading

is

1.265

(approximately

30

minutes).

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

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

Self-Tapping

Screws

SEAT

ASSEMBLY

(Hardware

A)

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

3.

STEERING

WHEEL

INSTALLATION

(Hardware

B)

1.

T

here

are

four

height

positions

for

the

steering

wheel.

For

shipping

purposes,

the

steering

shaft

is

assembled

in

the

lowest

position.

Lift

the

hood

of

the

tractor.

Remove

the

hex

bolt

and

hex

lock

nut

on

the

steering

shaft.

Raise

the

shaft

to

desired

position

and

secure

with

hex

bolt

and

hex

lock

nut.

-See

figure

4.

FIGURE

5.

2.

Attach

one

end

of

the

plastic

steering

bellow

to

the

-steering

wheel

as

shown

in

figure

5,

inset.

3.

Position

the

front

wheels

of

the

tractor

so

they

are

pointing

straight

forward.

4.

Place

the

steering

wheel

(with

steering

bellow

at¬

tached)

over

the

steering

shaft

extending

through

the

dash,

positioning

steering

wheel

as

desired.

5.

Place

the

washer

with

the

cupped

side

down

over

the

steering

shaft.

Secure

with

5/16"

hex

lock

nut.

See

figure

5.

6.

Place

the

steering

wheel

cap

over

the

center

of

the

steering

wheel

and

seat

it

with

your

hand.

8

Negative

(-)

FIGURE

6.

INSTALLING

THE

BATTERY

(Hardware

C)

NOTE:

The

positive

battery

terminai

is

marked

Pos.

(+).

The

negative

battery

terminal

is

marked

Neg.

(-).

1.

Place

the

battery

on

the

battery

plate

with

the

ter¬

minals

towards

the

rear

of

the

tractor.

2.

Attach

the

positive

cable

(heavy

red

wire)

to

the

positive

battery

terminal

(-i-)

with

hex

bolt

and

hex

-nut

provided

with

battery.

See

figure

6.

3.

Attach

the

negative

cable

(heavy

black

wire)

to

the

negative

battery

terminal

(-)

with

the

other

hex

bolt

and

hex

nut.

4.

Attach

one

push

nut

to

each

battery

hold-down

rod.

—See

figure

7,

inset.

5.

Hook

one

hold-down

rod

into

the

hole

in

battery

plate

beside

the

battery

as

shown

in

figure

7.

Slide

the

push

nut

down

the

rod,

against

the

battery

plate.

Place

the

black

plastic

battery

cover

in

posi¬

tion

over

the

hold-down

rod.

Secure

with

wing

nut.

6.

Attach

other

hold-down

rod

to

the

other

side

of

bat¬

tery

cover

in

the

same

manner.

7.-Route

the

battery

drain

tube

over

to

the

left

side

of

the

tractor.

Slip

the

end

of

the

drain

tube

into

the

mounting

clamp

provided

in

hardware

pack.

Secure

the

mounting

clamp

to

the

tractor

frame

us-

-ing

the

self-tapping

screw

as

shown

in

figure

8.

NOTE:

The

vented

battery

allows

any

gases

or

liquid

from

the

battery

to

be

drained

onto

the

ground.

FIGURE

8.

9

I

FIGURE

10.

FINAL

ASSEMBLY

1.

Optional

foot

pads:

Position

one

foot

pad

on

top

of

the

running

board

on

the

tractor,

lining

up

the

studs

on

the

bottom

of

pad

with

the

holes

in

the

running

board.

Pull

the

studs

through

the

holes

in

the

running

board

using

a

pair

of

pliers.

Repeat

-on

other

side

of

tractor.

See

figure

9.

2.

If

your

tractor

is

equipped

with

optional

hub

caps,

attach

the

four

hub

caps

as

follows.

a.

Slide

five

mounting

clips

on

each

hub

cap

as

-shown

in

figure

10,

with

the

tabs

on

the

mount¬

ing

clips

facing

outward.

b.

Line

up

hub

caps

with

wheel

rims.

Push

hub

caps

on

by

hand.

3.

Make

certain

all

nuts

and

bolts

are

tightened

securely.

TIRE

PRESSURE

The

tires

on

your

unit

may

be

over-inflated

for

shipping

purposes.

Reduce

the

tire

pressure

before

operating

the

unit.

Recommended

operating

tire

pressure

is

ap¬

proximately

12

p.s.i.

(check

sidewall

of

tire

for

tire

manufacturer’s

recommended

pressure).

A

WARNING:

Maximum

tire

pressure

under

any

circumstances

is

30

p.s.i.

Equal

tire

pressure

shouid

be

maintained

on

all

tires.

CONTROLS

IGNITION

SWITCH

The

ignition

switch

is

located

on

the

dashboard.

Turn

the

key

to

the

START

position

to

start

the

engine.

When

the

engine

is

running,

leave

the

key

in

the

OM

posi¬

tion.

To

stop

the

engine,

turn

the

key

to

the

OF

F

posi¬

tion.

See

figure

11.

A

WARNING:

Remove

the

key

from

th

e

trac¬

tor

when

the

tractor

is

not

in

use

to

pre¬

vent

accidental

starting.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

The

throttle

control

is

located

on

the

left

side

of

the

dashboard

and

is

used

to

regulate

the

engine

speed.

See

figure

11.

The

engine

should

be

operated

from

3/4

to

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.

CHOKE

CONTROL

The

choke

control

is

located

on

the

right

side

of

the

dashboard

and

is

operated

manually.

Details

for

the

choke

operation

are

covered

in

the

separate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

unit.

See

figure

11.

10