OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
See Figure 9.
Illuminates when oil pressure is low. Stop
engine immediately and refer to engine
manual.
Figure 9
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT
Models 994142, 143
Illuminates when an engine-related problem
occurs. Stop engine immediately and refer to
engine manual.
DECK LIFT PEDAL
Raises mower deck to change height-of-cut
setting.
SPEED CONTROL BAR
Controls the speed of forward and reverse
travel.
HEIGHT OF CUT (HOC) INDEX
WHEEL
Height-of-cut (HOC) index wheel sets desired
cutting height or transport position.
TRANSPORT LOCK LEVER
See Figure 10.
Locks mower deck in the highest position for
transporting or moving unit from one work
area to another.
Transport
Lock Off
Figure 10
Transport
Lock On
EN - 15
MOWER LIFT
Mower lift lever or pedal raises and lowers
mower deck for mowing or transport.
TRANSAXLE BYPASS LEVERS
Engage and disengage transaxles so unit can
be moved with the engine off.
ANTI-SCALP WHEELS
Help prevent the deck from contacting the
ground and scalping the lawn when mowing
over high spots.
HOUR / MAINTENANCE METER
Measures and displays engine runtime.
Some models also display service alerts and
recommended service intervals.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
See Figure 11.
Engages the parking brake. The engine will
not start when brake is released.
Brake Engaged
(On)
Figure 11
STEERING LEVERS
Control the direction and speed of unit. The
levers gradually return to neutral when
released and are locked in neutral when
parking brake is engaged.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Monitors the interaction of various unit
features for operator safety.
Brake Released
(Off)