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 OPERATION SECTION of this 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.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the front of the fender between the operator’s legs and has four positions,
the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
PARKING BRAKE |
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BUTTON | P |
To set the parking brake, fully | |
depress the brake pedal and |
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push the parking brake button in. |
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Hold the button in while taking |
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your foot off the brake pedal. Both |
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the parking button and the brake |
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pedal will then stay depressed. |
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To release the parking brake, |
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depress the brake pedal slightly. |
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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.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
•AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
•IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
•NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
•LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
•KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
•BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC- ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
•BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
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 (Blade Stop) 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 automatically 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.
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