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16
OPERATION
CAUTION
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Stopping the
Engine 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 .
PBS (Push Button Start)/Service Minder And Hour
Meter (If Equipped)
WARNING
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always
disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop tractor, and
remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
NOTE: If the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button is depressed
during starting, the starting sequence is aborted and needs to
be restarted.
To stop the engine, press or
remove the ignition key.
When the ignition key is inserted
and pressed for less than 0.5
seconds, the LCD service minder
and hour meter (if equipped)
will briefly display the battery
voltage, followed by the tractor’s
accumulated hours.
NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded only when the
engine is running.
The LCD service minder and hour meter will remind the operator
of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air filter
service, low engine oil and low or high battery voltage warnings.
H. POWER TAKEOFF PTOBLADE ENGAGE
SWITCH ELECTRIC PTO IF EQUIPPED
The PTO (blade engage) switch
operates the electric PTO clutch
mounted on the bottom of the
engine crankshaft. Pull the switch
knob outward to engage the PTO
clutch, or push the knob inward to
disengage the clutch.
The PTO (blade engage) switch
must be in the OFF position when
starting the engine. See Engaging
the PTO (Blade Engage) (Electric PTO
tractors) section for information
and instructions on using the PTO.
1 2 3
0.5
sec.
3
sec.
STOP
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2. Throttle Control (If equipped) - Push the throttle
control lever forward to increase the engine speed. The
tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control
lever at full throttle (FAST) when the tractor is being
driven and the tractor deck is engaged. Pull the throttle
control lever rearward to decrease the engine speed.
3. Electronic Governor Control (If equipped) - When
set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained. The electronic governor control has various
inputs for maintaining engine speed. Use CUT setting
for optimal cutting performance in normal cutting
conditions. Use POWER CUT setting for optimal cutting
performance in heavy cutting conditions.
NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with an electronic governor
control, the tractor can be started at any speed setting along
the dial and will automatically adjust to the desired engine
speed setting.
NOTE: It may take a few seconds after starting for the engine to
adjust to the proper engine speed. This is normal.
E. CHOKE CONTROL IF EQUIPPED
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. If equipped, choke control will
be paired with a throttle control (D2). When
pulled outward the choke control closes the
choke for cold starting. Once started always
run the engine with the choke control pushed all the way inward.
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 MODULE
Turn-Key Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always
disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop tractor, and
remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
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.
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