Controls - Levers - C Series Garden Tractor
TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION (e.g. C300M) - Fig 3b
If your tractor is fitted with a manual transmission, the forward speeds and reverse are controlled manually via a control lever to the right of the driver. The tractor can be driven off in any of the forward gears, each number representing a speed that the tractor can travel at (e.g. 1=SLOW, 6=FAST). The machine must always be at a standstill before you can change the lever setting to a different speed. The tractor is stopped by depressing the Brake/Clutch pedal situated on the right hand side of the central console. Keeping this pedal depressed, move the Gear Select Lever to the required gear then SLOWLY release the pedal to engage drive to the wheels of your tractor. To park, depress the Brake/Clutch pedal, then push and hold down the Parking Brake (D). Release the footpedal and you will be parked. Depress the footpedal again to release the brake.
EMERGENCY BRAKING (TRANSAXLE MODELS: C300M)
To achieve this, depress the Brake/Clutch pedal fully whilst the tractor is in motion, the machine will come to a sharp sudden standstill. Remember, this procedure should NEVER be used during normal use – misuse of this feature could damage your tractor.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) - Fig 4
The PTO delivers power from the tractors engine to any driven attachment connected to your tractor (e.g. Powered Grass Collector). The PTO lever is situated to the right of the driver beneath the seating position. To engage, lift the lever to the LEFT and DOWN, letting it find its own height. To disengage, pull the lever UP and to the RIGHT. Always have this lever in the disengaged position when not in use. Do not put hands near moving pulleys and belts.
CUTTING HEIGHT (HE MODELS) - Fig 1
The cutting height of your tractor is adjusted by pressing the rocker switch on the right hand side of the dashboard (page 3, fig 1), UP for higher or DOWN for lower. The illuminates indicator on the centre display panel indicates the position of the Cutter Deck. Ten illuminated heights are marked for guidance purposes only – the cutting height is in fact infinitely adjustable! To get the best from this refinement, use it to continuously adjust the cutting height to suit the ground and grass conditions. To avoid scalping, do not make downward adjustments on the move until you are familiar with the height control.
CUTTER HEIGHT LEVER (NON HE MODELS) - Fig 4
This lever is used to select cutting height. Down for LOW, up for HIGH (from about 13mm to about 90mm). The 10 cutting heights are numbered in relation to the height that the Deck cuts at. We suggest you select position 3 of 4 for mowing lawns and position 8 or 9 for very long grass and paddocks. In practice you will discover the height you need for each area of your grounds. In wet or heavy conditions it is advisable to select a higher position than you would normally in light or dry conditions.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT - Fig 5
The seat on the C Series is adjustable forwards and backwards to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front or the seat and slide the seat forwards or backwards to suit. Always ensure the seat is latched back into position before driving off.
DUMP VALVE (HYDROSTATIC TRACTORS) - Fig 6
The natural braking of hydrostatic means that it is not possible to push or freewheel the C Series tractor with the hydrostatic engaged. To disengage, first make certain that the machine is on a flat even surface, then release the parking brake by depressing pedal ‘A’. Locate the Dump Valve, situated along side the rear right wheel and pull it out. You will now be able to push the tractor at a speed not exceeding 2mph. Make sure you disengage the Dump Valve by pushing the lever back BEFORE starting your tractor.
Speed Control Lever
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| 1 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| Fig 3b | 6 |
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| PTO Engage Lever |
| Parking Brake (D) |
| Cutter Height Lever |
Fig 4 |
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Seat Adjustment Lever |
Fig 5 |
Dump Valve Position |
Fig 6
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