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6 CONTROLS
6.5.2 VEHICLE MODES ___________________________________________________
The MT503 machine transmission operates in one of three selectable modes. In each mode the maximum
vehicle speed and maximum engine throttle settings are predefined in the settings menu. (Section 6.5.6)
Maximum defined Transport speed is available when Cutters are switched off. When Cutters are switched on
only the predefined Mowing speed is achievable.
• Manual Mode (M) – In this mode the operator remains manually in control of the vehicles forward / reverse
speeds and the engine throttle by operating the foot pedal (6.11) and the throttle control rotary switch (6.2.B).
The cutters can be started whilst in this mode.
• Automatic Mode (A) – In this mode the vehicle has additional automated control functions which can control
and maintain vehicle speeds and throttle settings without further input from the operator. The Maximum defined
speeds cannot be exceeded in this mode but the vehicle may reduce transmission speeds for optimal grass
cutting performance. The following drive features are available in Automatic mode:
• Cruise
• AdaptiCut
• Auto Idle
The vehicle transmission speed is limited to Creep & the cutters cannot be started.
• Creep (
) -
The mode selection is possible via Button 1 on the display from the Home screen.
Note it is possible to disable the ability to select Manual mode and therefore encourage the user to use Auto
mode. This can be achieved via the display as follows:
1. Press Button 4 twice to enter the Main Menu
2. Use Button 3 to scroll to Settings followed by Button 4 to enter the
Settings Menu
3. Use Button 3 to scroll to PIN followed by Button 4 to enter the Enter
PIN page
4. Enter the Owner PIN (default 1001) to enter the PIN Menu page
5. Use Button 3 to scroll to Drive Modes followed by Button 4 to enter
the Drive Modes settings screen
6. Use Button 2 & 3 to select either Enabled or Disabled as necessary,
followed by Button 4 to set
7. Button 1 is then used to exit to the Main Menu or Home Screen
6.5.3 CRUISE CONTROL __________________________________________________
When Cruise is active the machine will maintain the forward transmission
speed that it was traveling at when Cruise was engaged. Note that Cruise is
only possible when the machine is set to Automatic (A) transmission mode
and Mow speed (the Cutter Switch is on).
To engage Cruise:
• Select Automatic mode using Button 1 on the display
• Turn the Cutter Switch (PTO) to on and lower units as necessary
• Use the Forward/Reverse pedal to select the desired forward speed
• Press and release the Cruise Control switch
When the Cruise Control icon appears on the screen, remove foot from the
Forward/Reverse pedal
Once cruise is engaged the forward speed can be increased or decreased
+
–
using the
or
buttons on the display.
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