Yard-Man 604 manual Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF Knob, PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever, Autodrive Pedal

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ELECTRIC PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments; move the PTO lever backward (toward the rear of the tractor) to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

AUTODRIVEPEDAL

The AutoDrivepedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the AutoDrivepedal 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 AutoDrivepedal. 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.

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the AutoDrivepedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

LIFT LEVER

The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress

P

the brake pedal and push the parking

brake button in. Hold the button in

 

while taking your foot off the brake

 

pedal. Both the parking button and

 

the brake pedal will then stay

 

depressed. To release the parking

 

brake, depress the brake pedal

 

slightly. The parking brake button will

 

then return to its original position.

 

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Finding Your Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Installing the Mulch KIT Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables Tractor SET-UPControls Throttle Control Lever Ignition SwitchIndicator Monitor / Hour Meter Choke ControlAutodrive Pedal Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Brake PedalShift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesCruise Control Button Starting the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightSetting the Cruise Control Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Using the Lift LeverOperating the Headlights Mowing AdjustmentsEngaging the PTO Leveling the DeckCarburetor Adjustment Front to RearSteering Adjustment Seat AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Engine MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Cleaning the Engine and Deck Cutting Deck RemovalDecks w/ Electric PTO Changing the Deck BeltsInch decks w/ manual PTO Changing the Transmission Drive Belts Upper Drive BeltFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Fuse BatteryTires ChargingLubrication Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Corrective Action CausesModel Tractor Body Part DescriptionModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System †46-inch Deck Brake Assembly Inch DeckCutting Decks Model Engine Accessories Briggs & Stratton Intek SingleElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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