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 AutoDrive™ pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the AutoDrive™ pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the AutoDrive™ pedal to deactivate cruise
control. Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control feature.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the shift lever.
WARNING: Never operate the tractor under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind. Doing so can result in serious personal injury or death.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
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 MTD Service Dealer in your area. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO switch in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the PTO switch is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position.
WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass or disconnect the tractor’s safety interlock. Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way WILL void your warranty.
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.
•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
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