9
Features & Controls

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.

NOTE:Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN

position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

Hour Meter

The hour meter measures the number of hours the key
has been in the RUN position.

Note:The hour meter will register the passage of time

when the key is in the RUN position, even if the engine is

not running. The hour meter has a self contained power

source so the total hours are always visible.

PTO Switch

The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and
disengages attachments that use the PTO.To engage
the PTO, pull UP on the switch.Push DOWN to
disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly
in the rider seat for the PTO to function.

Transmission Oil Fill

Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
expansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding
capacity for oil as the transmission heats up and the oil
expands. See CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL for
oil level check and fill procedures.

Transmission Release Valves

The transmission release valves deactivate the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational
information.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move
the adjustment lever towards the left, slide the seat to the
desired position, and release the lever.

Fuel Tank

Fuel Level Gauge

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel
gauge is mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.

Mower Height of Cut Adjustment &

Attachment Lift Control Lever

To adjust cutting height, pull the large lever back fully to
lock the control in the attachment raised transport
position. Position the cutting height selector pin on the
appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height.
Pull back on the small lift latch lever and large lever
simultaneously, and lower the mower into cutting
position.
For attachment transport lift, pull the large lift lever back
fully to lock the control in the attachment raised transport
position.

Parking Brake

DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking
brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the
parking brake.

NOTE:To start the unit the parking brake

must be engaged.