PTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch

Hour Meter/Indicator Panel

The PTO switch is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat.

The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage the clutch.

The PTO switch must be in the “disengaged”

The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat.

Hour Meter Features

The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an hour - right most digit).

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position when starting the engine.

Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible)

The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel, below the storage trays.

When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand.

Caution: Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions.

Cup Holder

The cup holder is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat.

Storage Tray

The storage tray is located at the rear of the LH console.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the operator’s seat. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on adjusting the seat position.

Fuel Valve

The fuel valve is located on the front of the LPG Tank. When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counter-clockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine.

NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.

When key is turned to the “ON” position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.

The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash, “CHG” ; “OIL” and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor’s engine is started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual.

Throttle Control

FAST

The throttle control is located on the RH console

 

 

to the right of the operator’s seat. When set in a

 

 

given position, a uniform engine speed will be

 

 

maintained.

 

 

Push the throttle control handle forward to increase

 

 

the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the throttle control in the fast position (full

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throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the

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mower deck is engaged.

 

 

Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed.

Parking Brake Engagement Lever

The parking brake engagement lever is located on the left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the parking

Fuel Gauge

Located on the front of the LPG tank, the fuel gauge measures the fuel level in each tank.

 

 

 

 

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brake.

Pull the lever reward to stop the tractor or slow it down.

Pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the short “J” slot to engage the brake.

Pull the lever up out of the “J” slot and to the left; then completely forward to disengage the parking brake.

Section 4 — Controls & Features

 

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