Ignition Switch Module
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 NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 8.
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Figure 8
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches, page 14 and Starting The Engine, page 15 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
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.
Systems Indicator Monitor
Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an ammeter as part of two available system indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 9.
| AMPS | Oil |
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| Brake |
Ammeter |
| PTO |
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| |
Battery | + | Oil |
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Hour Meter |
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|
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| 1/10 |
PTO |
| Brake |
Figure 9
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal.
PTO — Move PTO (Blade Engage) lever, or PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the disengaged (OFF) position.
NOTE: It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminate’s while the engine is running, proceed as follows:
OIL— Stop the tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level as instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner
Manual included with your tractor. BATTERY— The battery is in need of a charge, or the
engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized dealer.
On units so equipped, the ammeter (if so equipped) measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine at full throttle, the ammeter’s needle should measure a positive charge.
The hour meter (if so equipped) operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation.
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