Light SwitchThe light switch (option) is located in theoperation panel.Flip the switch forward to turn the light on, andbackward to turn the light off.1bnec97-005Light Switch_0011 Light switchThrottle LeverThe throttle lever is located in the operationpanel and enables you to adjust the engine rpm.Move the throttle lever toward "High" (the rabbiticon) to increase the engine rpm, and toward"Low" (the turtle icon) to reduce the rpm.Note:The factory default engine rpm (maximum) is setto 3,000 rpm.1A Bef6hsk-007Throttle Lever_0011 Throttle leverA HighB LowMower PedalCautionDo not keep depressing the mower pedalafter an operation.It may cause malfunction.16yy3b4-004Mower Pedal_0011 Mower pedalThe mower pedal is located at the left side offoot of the operator seat. Depressing the pedalswitches the mower unit position between Upand Down.When it switches to Down position, the greenLED lamp at the right side of the mower pedalturns on.The Up/Down speed of the mower unit isaffected by the engine rotation speed. When theengine rotation is at low speed, the Up/Downspeed is at low as well.ImportantEven if the reel rotation switch is set to "ON"(rotation) position, when the mower units areraised, the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) stopsrotating.ImportantThe operation with the mower pedal cannotraise the mower unit to the highest position.For traveling, keep pressing the up switch toraise the mower unit to the highest position.LM315GCHandling InstructionsPage 4-26 Operation of Each Section