Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
Parking Brake Button
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and
push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed. To release the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its original position.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
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 drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at that speed
without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control. Refer to Setting the Cruise Control later in this section the manual for detailed instructions regarding 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.
Cargo Net (optional)
Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can be used to store personal items while operating the tractor.
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 service dealer.
•The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
•The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
Models with Manual PTO (Blade Engage)
•The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
•With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
Models with Electric PTO (Blade Engage)
•The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automati- cally shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
•With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1.Start the engine as previously instructed on page 17 in this Operator’s Manual.
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Operating
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Tractor
WARNING
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor im- mediately if someone enters the area.
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