Craftsman CMXGRAM1130049 Instruction Manual page 14

Key Switch (B)
Style B1 (If Equipped)
The key switch is located on the left fender and sends power
to the VCM when the switch is in the ON (I) position. The
tractor cannot be started unless the key switch is in the ON (I)
position. Turning the switch to the OFF (O) position turns the
tractor off and stops the flow of power to the VCM.
Note: Before your tractor can be started, the safety
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label covering the key switch must be removed.
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This label is in place to prevent unintended starting
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access the key switch.
Forward Drive Pedal (C)
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the
steering column, along the running board. Press the forward
drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward.
Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal.
The further forward the pedal is pressed, the faster the tractor
will travel. The pedal will return to its original/neutral position
when it is released.
Reverse Drive Pedal (D)
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the
steering column along the running board. Ground speed
is also controlled with the reverse drive pedal. The further
rearward the pedal is pressed, the faster the tractor will travel.
The pedal will return to its original/neutral position when it is
released.
Brake Pedal (E)
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the steering
column, along the running board. Depress the pedal all the
way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a
complete stop.
Note: The brake pedal must be completely depressed to
start the tractor. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches for more
information.
Parking Brake Lever (F)
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal. Move
the parking brake lever all the way back and into the parking
brake position. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and
move the parking brake lever forward and out of the parking
brake position. Release the brake pedal.
Deck Lift Lever (G)
Located on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever
is used to change the height of the cutting deck (5
positions). To use, move the lever to the left, then place in
the notch best suited for your application. The lowest
position is "1" and the highest position is "5"
Position "1" is approximately a 1" cutting height, Position
"5" is approximately a 4" cutting height and the change
in height is approximately 3/4" between each position.
OPERATION
Style B2 (If Equipped)
Headlight (H)
The headlight is ON whenever the key switch is ON and the
headlight button is pressed. To turn the headlight OFF, press
the headlight button again.
Charging Port (I)
The charging port for the tractor is located on the rear of the
tractor. To access the charging port, lift up on the charging
port cover.
Cup Holder (J)
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat.
Operation
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
Know location and function of all controls.
Remove objects which could be thrown by the blade(s).
Go up and down slopes, not across.
Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow or drive on slopes greater
than 12°/21%. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed.
Always engage the parking brake when turning the key switch off on
an incline.
Do not operate machine where it could tip or slip.
If machine stops going uphill, stop blade(s) and back down slowly.
Before leaving operator's position, disengage blade(s), engage parking
brake, shut off and remove key.
Be sure blade(s) and power are off before placing hands or feet near
blade(s).
Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and
working.
Keep bystanders away.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
Keep machine free of debris.
Read Operator's Manual
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for
the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should
ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the tractor from
operating the tractor unless the operator is in the seat
with the brake pedal fully depressed or the parking
brake set and the drive pedal in the NEUTRAL position..
• The tractor will not operate with the charger cord
plugged into the charging port and/or the charging port
cover open or removed.
• The tractor will not operate unless the discharge chute,
mulch plug or bagger chute is in place and properly
installed.
• The tractor will automatically shut off the blade(s) and
drive motors if the operator leaves the seat.
Note: To restart the tractor, follow the proper starting
procedures.
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