Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator’s seat. The ignition switch has three positions.

STOP — The engine and electrical system is turned off.

RUN — The tractor electrical system is energized.

START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key immediately when the engine starts

NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

Fuel Tank Cap

The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.

Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.

Warning! Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.

Hour Meter / Indicator Panel

The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the right 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).

BATT.

OIL

HOURS 1/10

PTO /

PARK

BLADE

BRAKE

position when starting the engine.

Transmission Bypass Rods

The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside each rear wheel.

When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature.

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 toward the rear of the RH console to the right of the operator’s seat.

Storage Tray

The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH 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 Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions on adjusting the seat position.

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.

Section 4 — Controls & Features

 

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