Full Product Manual

12 Section 3 — controlS & operation
Cup Holder (G)
The cup holder is located toward the middle of the
RH console.
Storage Tray (H)
The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH
console.
Seat Adjustment Lever (I)
The seat adjustment lever is located under
the seat. The seat adjustment lever allows for
adjustment forward or backward of the operator’s
seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Fuel Tank Cap (J)
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of
the LH console. Turn the fill cap approximately
⁄ 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.
Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing
some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not
overfill the tank.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck
and turn approximately ⁄ 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.
Fuel Level Window (K)
The fuel level window is located on the outer left
side of the LH console and shows the level of fuel
in the gas tank.
Throttle/Choke Control Lever or Throttle
Control (L)
Throttle/Choke Control (If equipped)
The throttle/choke control is located
on the RH console. When set in a given
position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained.
• Push the throttle/choke control
handle forward to increase the
engine speed. The tractor is
designed to operate with the
throttle/choke control in the fast
position (full throttle) when the
tractor is being driven and the
mower deck is engaged.
• Pull the throttle/choke control
handle rearward to decrease the
engine speed.
• When starting the engine, push the control
handle fully forward into the “CHOKE” position.
• After starting and warming the engine,
move the control handle rearward until you
feel it move past the choke detent.
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Throttle Control (If equipped)
The throttle control is located on the RH
console. When set in a given position, a
uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward
to increase the engine speed. The tractor
is designed to operate with the throttle
control in the fast position (full throttle)
when the tractor is being driven and the
tractor deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to
decrease the engine speed.
Choke Control (If equipped) (M)
The choke control is located on
the RH console. The choke control
determines the position of the
engine choke. Pull the knob out to
choke the engine; push the knob
in to open the choke.
Hour Meter (N †)
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (If equipped)
When the
key is rotated
out of the
STOP position
but not into
the START
position, the
LCD service
minder & hour
meter will
briefly display
the battery
voltage,
followed by
the tractor’s accumulated hours.
Note: When the ignition key is out of the STOP
position the hourglass symbol is illuminated/
blinks to indicate it is recording the hours of
tractor operation, regardless of whether the
engine is started.
The LCD service minder will remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air
filter service, low engine and low battery warnings.
Change Oil
The LCD will display the letters “CHG”, followed by
the letters “OIL”, followed by the letters “SOON”, then
finally followed by the meter’s accumulated time.
“CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME” will alternate on the display
for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This
oil service minder interval will occur every 50 hours.
Before the interval expires, change the engine oil as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual
Low Oil
Note: The low oil pressure function only works if
the engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch.
The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”, then
followed by the meter’s accumulated time will
indicate the engine has low oil pressure. This is
common when starting an engine. The indicator
will remain active until the engine sufficiently
builds pressure after starting. If it remains on with
the engine at full speed and after a few minutes
of operation, stop the tractor immediately and
check the engine oil level as instructed in the
Engine Operator’s Manual. If the oil is low, add
as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. If
the oil level is correct and the indicator persists,
contact an authorized service dealer.
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Low Battery
At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed
then changes to accumulated hours. The letters
“LO” will display followed by the letters “BATT” and
then followed by the meter’s accumulated time.
“LO/BATT/TIME” is displayed on the LCD when the
voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs,
the battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s
charging system is not generating sufficient
amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the
Product Care section of this manual or have the
charging system checked by your local service
dealer.
Air Filter Service
The letters “CLN” will display, followed by the
letters “AIR”, followed by “FILT”, then followed
by the meter’s accumulated time. “CLN/AIR/FILT/
TIME” will alternate on the display for 7 minutes
after the meter reaches 25 hours. This air filter
service minder time interval will be every 25 hours.
On intervals that are common with oil service, the
oil message will be displayed first followed by the
air filter message.
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter w/ Bluetooth®
(If equipped)
Connect your
Bluetooth®
enabled
LCD service
minder & hour
meter to your
smartphone by
downloading
the App
for your
Bluetooth®
capable
Android or iOS
device.
The App’s automated maintenance dashboard
and log will help you keep your machine running
at peak performance and protect your investment
by tracking total hours across the lifetime of your
equipment.
Receive alert notifications when it’s time to perform
essential maintenance tasks. Your dashboard
provides real time monitoring and indicates when
it’s time for you to check or change the oil, air filter,
blades or battery. The App also enables you to
locate and contact service centers, access step-by-
step instructions to perform routine maintenance
and purchase replacement parts directly from your
mobile device.
Simply download the app and follow the quick
step-by-step instructions on how to sync your
mobile device with your equipment.
Forward Drive Pedal (O)
The forward drive pedal is located
on the right side of the tractor, along
the running board. Press the forward
drive pedal forward to cause the
tractor to travel forward. Ground
speed is also controlled with the
forward drive pedal. The further
forward the pedal is pivoted, the
faster the tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original position when it’s
not pressed.