Full Product Manual

14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureS
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.