Bolens 138-784-401 - Manual (Page 11)

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 ON posi­
tion. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF posi­
tion. See figure 10.
Ac
WARNING
Remove the key from the tractor
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 10. The engine should be operated from %
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 10.
LIGHT SWITCH
The head lamps are operated by pushing the light
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 10.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg­
ing side with starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run­
ning 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
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GASOLINE TANK
The gasoline tank is located under the tractor seat. Tip
the seat forward to fill the tank. Refer to figure 3. Be
careful not to pinch the wire lead to the seat switch
when raising and lowering the seat.
HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER
A single control lever connected to the hydrostatic
transmission controls both the speed and direction of
the tractor. Infinite speed control is achieved by mov­
ing the control lever forward or backward. The farther
forward or backward you move the control lever, the
faster you will travel. Pulling the control lever into
neutral (N) area will stop the tractor. To increase rear
wheel torque (pulling power), move the control lever
towards neutral (N) position. The lawn tractor responds
similar to shifting to a lower gear with a gear type
transmission. See figure 11.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor. See figure 12. Depressing the pedal
disengages the engine from the hydrostatic transmis­
sion and applies the brake. You can release the clutch
pedal and resume the same speed without moving the
hydrostatic control lever. See figure 12.
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