Manual Lift Lever (If so equipped)

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The lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to raise and lower the deck. Pull the handle to the left out of the index notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index notch.

Electric Lift Switch (If so equipped)

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TO OPERATE ELECTRIC DECK LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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RAISE ELECTRIC DECK LIFT TO THE HIGHEST POSITION.

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SET CUTTING HEIGHT. LOWER ELECTRIC DECK LIFT

 

DECK LIFT

 

TO CHOSEN CUTTING POSITION.

The electric lift switch located in the right fender and is used to raise and lower the deck. To lower the deck press down on the front of the switch and to raise the deck push down on the rear of the switch.

Cutting Height Lever (If so equipped)

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The cutting height lever is used to set the distance the deck can be lowered. The cutting height lever can be set to six different positions by moving the lever up or down to the desired setting.

Ignition Switch Module

WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage

PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and

turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the

NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOPposition.

CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE

CAUTION MODE .

Forward Drive Pedal

The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.

Reverse Pedal

The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor along the running board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. The further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.

PTO/Blade Engage Lever

Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Lift up on the PTO/Blade Engage lever to activate it. Push down on the PTO/ Blade Engage lever to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine.

Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever

The parking brake/cruise control lever is located on the left of the tractor’s dash panel. It is used to engage the parking brake when the tractor is at rest. Engaging the lever while the tractor is in motion allows the tractor to remain at a constant ground speed without applying pressure to the forward drive pedal. Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake as well as the cruise control feature.

NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the

tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed

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

WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

12Section 4 — Controls & Features