Yard-Man 604 manual Driving on Slopes, Operating the Headlights, Using the Lift Lever

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•While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the AutoDrive™ pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

•If properly engaged, the cruise control button and the AutoDrive™ pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

•Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:

•Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

•Lightly depress the AutoDrive™ pedal.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position and depress the AutoDrive™ pedal.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause

serious injury.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways.

Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks. mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities which could cause the tractor to be upset.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

•Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section.

•Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 4.

To turn the tractor’s headlights off:

•Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the engine running) or the Off position (to shut the engine off). Refer to Figure 4.

IMPORTANT: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

•Place the PTO lever, or PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.

•Move the throttle control into the SLOW position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

•Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

USING THE LIFT LEVER

To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT earlier in this section.

ENGAGING THE ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB (if so equipped)

Front View

Pull Out

Push In

OFF

ON

Figure 7

•Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

•Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 7.

•Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck and other attachments.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Finding Your Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Attaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesInstalling the Mulch KIT Tractor SET-UPControls Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobAutodrive Pedal Brake PedalShift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesCruise Control Button Setting the Cruise Control Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Using the Lift LeverOperating the Headlights Engaging the PTO AdjustmentsMowing Leveling the DeckFront to Rear Carburetor AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Seat AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Engine MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckDecks w/ Electric PTO Changing the Deck BeltsInch decks w/ manual PTO Upper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Tires BatteryFuse ChargingLubrication 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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