Yard-Man 604 manual Shift Lever, Cruise Control Button, Safety Interlock Switches

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SHIFT LEVER

 

F

The shift lever is located

on the left side of the

 

fender

and

has

three

 

positions,

FORWARD,

 

NEUTRAL and REVERSE.

 

The brake pedal must be

 

depressed and the tractor

N

must not be in motion

when

the

moving

shift

 

lever.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Never

Shift

force the shift lever. Doing

Knob

so may result in serious

R

damage to

the tractor’s

transmission.

 

 

 

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON

The cruise control button is located on

the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control

button while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the

button in, release pressure from the AutoDrive™ pedal. This will engage the

cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the AutoDrive™ pedal.

Depress the brake pedal or the AutoDrive™ pedal to deactivate cruise

control. Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control feature.

SECTION 8: OPERATION

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized MTD Service Dealer in your area. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO lever, or PTO knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock.

•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO PTO lever, or PTO knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO lever, or PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.

•On units equipped with an electric PTO, the safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position.

•On units equipped with a manual PTO, the safety interlock system will automatically shut off the tractor’s engine if the PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position.

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass or disconnect the tractor’s safety interlock. Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way WILL void your warranty.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

•AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

•DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

•IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

•NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

•LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

•KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

•BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC- ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

•BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY. READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Calling Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Tractor SET-UP Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables Installing the Mulch KITControls Choke Control Ignition SwitchIndicator Monitor / Hour Meter Throttle Control LeverBrake Pedal Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Autodrive PedalCruise Control Button Safety Interlock SwitchesShift Lever Stopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightSetting the Cruise Control Starting the EngineOperating the Headlights Using the Lift LeverDriving on Slopes Leveling the Deck AdjustmentsEngaging the PTO MowingFront to Rear Carburetor AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Changing Engine Oil MaintenanceEngine Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckInch decks w/ manual PTO Changing the Deck BeltsDecks w/ Electric PTO Upper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Charging BatteryTires FuseLubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuideModel Part Description Tractor BodyModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck †46-inch Deck Brake AssemblyCutting Decks Model Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Engine AccessoriesElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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