Owners manual

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OPERATION
Choke Control
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.
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START
position. Release the key into the NORMAL
MOWING MODE
position once the
engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position.
CAUTION
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches
and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating
the tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE .
Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of several holes located on the
front of the RH console. Each hole corresponds to a ⁄” change in
the deck height position ranging from 1” at the lowest notch to
4” at the highest notch. The highest notch is also the transport
position and the lowest position is the deck removal/installation
position .
NOTE: Do not cut grass in the deck removal/installation
position . Doing so is detrimental to the belt life.
Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front of the RH console,
and is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Depress the button on the end of the handle and push downward to lower the deck, or pull
upward to raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, secure the pin in the desired
index hole and release the button on the handle.
NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully inserted into the
deck height index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in place and fits into the
slotted holes on the deck height index.
NOTE: The deck lift handle must always be above the pin, never hang the deck
lift handle from the pin when mowing.
1.5
3
3
.
5
2
2
.
5
1"
4"
Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob
The PTO knob is located on the RH console to the left of the
hour meter/indicator panel.
The PTO knob operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on
the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the knob upward
to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to
disengage the clutch.
The PTO knob must be in the “disengaged” position when
starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located
on the rear of the tractor, 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 the
Assembly & Set-Up section 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.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. Turn the fill cap 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 clockwise until it clicks 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
The fuel level windows is located on the outside of the LH console and shows the level
of fuel in the gas tank.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to the RH and LH
transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. The function of the
reservoir is to hold the natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the
transmission warms up during operation. See the Assembly & Set-Up section for
more information on the transmission oil expansion reservoir.