Craftsman CTX 9500 Operator's Manual page 11

PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen-
gages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the
PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage.
Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the tractor
seat for the PTO to function.
_1 ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
m OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
H RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
W START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE. Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped-this drains the battery.
D Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
H Ground Speed Pedals
The tractor's forward ground speed is controlled by the
forward ground speed control pedal. The tractor's reverse
ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed
control pedal.
Depressing either pedal will increase ground speed. Note
that the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster
the tractor will travel.
Parking Drake
The parking brake knob is used to lock the parking brake
when the tractor is stopped. Fully depressing the brake
pedal and pulling up on the knob engages the parking
brake
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable
between 1.0" and 4.0" (2.5 and 10.2 cm).
HD coot,ol
The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed con-
trol in forward. Move the lever forward until the desired
ground speed is reached. To disengage the cruise con-
trol move the lever back. In the event you need to stop
quickly, depressing the brake pedal will also return the
cruise control to neutral.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever, position the seat as desired, and release the lever
to lock the seat into position.
Transmission Release Lever
The transmission release lever deactivates the trans-
mission so that the tractor can be pushed by hand. See
Pushing the Tractor by Hand.
L_ Transmission Oil Expansion Chamber
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil ex-
pansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding capacity
for oil as the transmission heats up and the oil expands.
See the Engine Manual for oil level check and fill proce-
dures.
r_ Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. On models
with a dashboard display, the fuel gauge is part of the
dashboard. Models without a dashboard display have a
fuel gauge located under the seat.
12-Volt Power Outlet
The power outlet is 12V-DC. Accessory must be rated at
9 amps or less.
Differential Lock Pedal
Depressing this pedal locks the transmission differential,
locking both rear wheels into "drive".
Use this feature if the tractor is stuck because one
wheel is slipping. Engage the differential lock at slow
ground speeds only.
Steering Tilt Adjust
Use the tilt knob located on the bellows to release the
pivot mechanism and pivot the wheel to the desired posi-
tion. Release the tilt knob to lock in position.
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