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15
OPERATION
F. Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is used to raise and lower the deck. Pull the
lever to the left out of the index notch and push downward
to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the
desired height is attained, move the lift lever to the right until
fully engaged in the index notch.
G. Ignition Switch
WARNING
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always
disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Refer to Starting the
Engine for information
on how to start the
engine. Refer to
Stopping the Engine for
instructions on how to
stop the engine.
WARNING
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock System 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.
H. PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
The PTO (Blade Engage) Lever engages power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. See Engaging the
PTO (Blade Engage) section for information and instructions on
using the PTO.
I. Transmission Bypass Rod
(Hydrostatic Models)
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within the hydrostatic
transmission, which allows the tractor to be pushed short
distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly section for instructions
on using the bypass feature.
NOTE: Do not use the parking brake pedal to control the ground
speed of the tractor while driving. Always use the Speed Control
Lever to slow the ground speed of the tractor. Depressing the
parking brake pedal with the Speed Control Lever engaged as
part of regular operation will result in premature wear of the
drive belt.
IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to change the direction of travel
when the tractor is in motion. Serious damage to the tractor’s
transmission could result. Always bring the tractor to a complete
stop before moving the Speed Control Lever from forward to
reverse or vice versa.
C. Shift Lever (CVT & Foot Control
CVT Models)
The shift lever is located
on the left side of the
fender and has three
positions; FORWARD (F),
NEUTRAL (N) and REVERSE
(R). The brake pedal must
be depressed and the
tractor must not be in
motion when moving the
shift lever.
IMPORTANT! Never
force the shift lever. Doing
so may result in serious
damage to the tractor’s transmission.
D. Brake Pedal/Clutch-Brake Pedal
Depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal while the tractor
is in use to stop the tractor, to shift (CVT and Foot Control CVT
models), and for setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal must be fully
depressed to start the tractor. Refer to Safety Interlock System
for more information.
E. Throttle or Throttle/Choke Control Lever
Some models have an auto-choke feature. These models do
not come with a manual choke function. Push the throttle or
throttle/choke control lever forward to increase the engine
speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle/
choke control lever at full throttle (FAST) when the tractor is
being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the throttle/
choke control lever rearward to decrease the engine speed.
When starting the engine, if equipped with a throttle/choke
control lever, push the control lever fully forward into the
“CHOKE” position. After starting and warming the engine, move
the control lever rearward until you feel it move past the choke
detent. Throttle is not meant to control unit speed, throttle
should remain in high speed while operating blades.
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