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11SECTION 3 — CONTROLS & OPERATION
PBS (Push Button Start)/Service Minder & Hour
Meter w/
Bluetooth® (If
equipped)
PBS tractors
come with
or without
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.
It is an innovative new way to interact with your
outdoor power equipment directly through your
mobile 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. It 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.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage
PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove the key.
To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
depress for 1.5 seconds until the engine starts
cranking. If the engine does not start after 5
seconds, a 3 second delay will occur. Release the
key and press again to attempt to start.
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 ignition key or remove
the ignition key.
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
.
When the ignition key is inserted and depressed
for less than 1.5 seconds, the LCD Service Minder &
Hour Meter 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 will remind the operator
of maintenance intervals for changing the engine
oil, air filter service, low engine oil and low battery
warnings.
TO START: DEPRESS BRAKE, PUSH
&
HOLD START/STOP BUTTON FOR 1.5 SEC.
TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WITH BLADES ENGAGED:
PUSH & HOLD ORANGE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
TO TURN OFF : PRESS
LIGHT WILL FLASH THEN
STAY ON
TO STOP ENGINE: PUSH
START/STOP BUTTO N
(HOUR METER AND LIGHTS COME ON)
INSERT KEY AND PUSH START / STOP BUTTON
HOURS
Change Oil
The LCD will display the letters “CHG”, followed
by the letters “OIL” for two hours 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 (If equipped)
The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”,
then followed by the letters “PRESSURE” will
indicate the tractor is low on oil. When an engine
is not running and immediately after the engine
is started the oil pressure may be low. This can
trigger the “LO” “OIL” text. This is normal. If
the low oil indication persists stop the tractor
immediately and check the engine oil level as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Note: The “LOW OIL” function only works if the
engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch.
Low Battery/High Battery
At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed
then changes to accumulated hours. The battery
indicator will display, followed by the letters
“LO” will display followed by the letters “BATT”
is displayed on the LCD when the voltage drops
below 11.0 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.
At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed
then changes to accumulated hours. The battery
indicator will display, followed by the letters
“HI” will display followed by the letters “BATT”
is displayed on the LCD when the voltage raises
above 16.0 volts. When this occurs, have the
charging system checked by your local service
dealer.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
(Electric PTO tractors) (H)
The PTO switch is located on
the dash panel to the right of
the LCD Service Minder & Hour
Meter (If equipped).
Activating the PTO engages
power to the cutting deck or
other (separately available)
attachments. See the Operation
section for information and
instructions on using the PTO.
PTO/Blade Engage Handle (Manual PTO
tractors) (I)
The PTO/blade engage handle is located on the
right fender. Activating the PTO engages power
to the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments. See the Operation section for
information and instructions on using the PTO.
Transmission Bypass Rod (J)
The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of
the tractor on the lower right section of the frame.
When engaged, the rod opens 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.
Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever (K)
Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel
below the steering wheel, the park brake/cruise
control lever is used to engage the parking
brake and the cruise control. Refer to the Driving
the Tractor section of this manual for detailed
instructions regarding the parking brake.
Note: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will automatically shut off.
Note: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.
Hour Meter (L)
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (If equipped)
When the
ignition key
is rotated out
of the STOP
position
but not into
the START
position, the
LCD Service
Minder and
Hour Meter
will briefly
display the
battery
voltage, followed by the tractor’s accumulated hours.
Note: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any
time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP
position, 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 oil 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.
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