Operator`s manual

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SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on
the left side of the fender and
has three positions,
FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the
tractor must not be in motion
when the moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force
the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to
the tractor’s transmission.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the
left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake
lever.
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.
PARKING BRAKE
BUTTON
To set the parking brake, fully
depress 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.
SECTION 9: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
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 in your area. The
safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully
depressed, and the PTO lever, or PTO knob 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 lever, or PTO knob in the engaged (ON)
position, regardless of whether the brake lock is
engaged. The PTO lever, or PTO knob must be in
the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.
• On units equipped with an electric PTO, the safety
interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO
if the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the shift lever in the REVERSE
position.
• On units equipped with a manual PTO, the safety
interlock system will automatically shut off the
tractor’s engine if the PTO lever is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the
REVERSE position.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to
bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any
way WILL void your warranty.
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