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 as follows:
OFF - The engine and electrical system is turned off.
ON - 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,
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
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
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.
Power
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
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 |
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” position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible)
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 Maintenance & Adjustments 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 (Not Seen)
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.
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.
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
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