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SeatAdjustmentLever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to
the desired position. Once a comfortable position is
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the
seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of
this manual for more detailed instructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best
suited for your application.
ParkingBrake Button
To set the parking brake, fully
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depress the brake pedal and
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push the parking brake button in.
Hold the button in while taking
your foot off the brake pedal.
Both the parking button and the
brake pedal will then stay
depressed. To release the
parking brake, depress the brake
pedal slightly. The parking brake
button will then return to its
original position.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut off.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
CruiseControlButton
The cruise control button is
located on the tractor dash panel
mmm
to the left of the ignition switch,
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Push the cruise control button
ill
while traveling forward at a
desired speed. While holding the
button in, release pressure from
the drive pedal. This will engage
the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at that speed
without applying pressure to the
drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal
to deactivate cruise control. Refer to Operations section
in this manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE:
Cruise control cannot be engaged
at the
tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt
to
do so,
the
tractor
will
automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
SystemsIndicatorMonitor
Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an
ammeter as part of two available systems indicator
monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your
dash panel and compare it to Figure 11.
Ammeter
AMPS
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Oil
Brake
PTO
Battery
Hour Meter
PTO
I/lO
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Oil
Brake
Figure 11
If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Indication
Remedy
Brake light on
Engage the parking brake.
PTO light on
Move PTO knob/lever to the
disengaged(OFF)
position.
It is normal for the oil light and the battery light to
illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either
illuminates while the engine is running, follow the steps
below as per indication:
Indication
Remedy
Oil light on
Battery light on
Stop the tractor immediately and
check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in the engine manual.
Add oil as required.
The battery needs charging, or
the engine's charging system is
not generating sufficient
amperage. Refer to page 24.
The ammeter, if so equipped, measures the electrical
output of the engine's charging system. Under normal
operating conditions, with the engine at full throttle, the
ammeter's needle should measure a positive charge.
The hour meter, if so equipped, operates whenever
the engine is running and records the actual hours of
tractor operation.
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