Yard Machines 400 - Manual (Page 12)

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When desired speed has been obtained, release
lever in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged,
unit will automatically go to the pre-set speed.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the
engine. When the engine is running, let the key
return to the ON position. To stop the engine, turn
the key to the left to the OFF position and remove it
to prevent accidental starting. See figure 11.
LIGHT SWITCH (Optional)
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running. See
figure 11.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 12. The clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be
moving when shifting gears. Do not force the shift
lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line
up the shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to
shift gears.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of
the lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal
part way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal
all the way down disengages the clutch and
engages the disc brake. See figure 11.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be
depressed to start the engine.
Figure 12
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking
brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal. Press the speed control lever inward
and all the way down. Release the speed control
lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal, press the speed control lever inward
and move to desired position. Release the speed
control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running.
AMMETER (Optional)
If your lawn tractor is equipped with an ammeter, it
registers the rate of battery charge or discharge.
The ammeter will 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.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift and disengagement lever, the
shift lever and under the seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed all the way and the lift and
disengagement lever must be in the disengaged
position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift and disengagement
lever must be in the disengaged position.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT AND DISENGAGEMENT LEVER
The lift and disengagement lever is used to raise
and lower the cutting deck which determines the
cutting height. Pulling it all the way back and locking
it disengages the blades. The lift and
disengagement lever must be in the disengaged
position when starting the engine, when shifting into
reverse or if the operator leaves the seat. See figure
12.
B. DECK WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(OPTIONAL)
Set the deck wheels (if so equipped) so that the
wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground, by moving
the deck wheels to the desired hole location in the
deck.
Shift
Lever
Lift and
Disengagement
Lever