ELECTRIC PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments; move the PTO lever backward (toward the rear of the tractor) to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

AUTODRIVEPEDAL

The AutoDrivepedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the AutoDrivepedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse to cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled with the AutoDrivepedal. The further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the AutoDrivepedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

LIFT LEVER

The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress

P

the brake pedal and push the parking

brake button in. Hold the button in

 

while taking your foot off the brake

 

pedal. Both the parking button and

 

the brake pedal will then stay

 

depressed. To release the parking

 

brake, depress the brake pedal

 

slightly. 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.

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Yard-Man 604 manual Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF Knob, PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever, Autodrive Pedal, Brake Pedal, Lift Lever

604 specifications

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