White Outdoor LT-542KH Operator's Manual page 18

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.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following
methods:
• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
• Lightly depress the drive pedal.
To change the direction of travel to reverse when
operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal
to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a
complete stop. Then slowly depress the lower portion of
the drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in
reverse.
MOVING THE TRACTOR MANUALLY
Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a
hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is
necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this
valve forces the fluid in the transmission to bypass its
normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To
engage the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:
• Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the
tractor. See Figure 12.
• Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down,
to lock it in place.
NOTE:
The transmission will NOT engage when the
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to
its normal position prior to operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Never attempt to move the tractor
manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
tractor's transmission.
Figure 12
Hydrostatic
Bypass Rod
Front View
ENGAGING THE PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
Models with manual PTO
• Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward
into the engaged (ON) position.
Models with electric PTO
• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 13.
• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
IMPORTANT:
The engine or electric PTO clutch will
automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the
drive pedal in position for reverse travel. Refer to
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES earlier in this
section.
USING THE LIFT LEVER
To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left,
then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer
HEIGHT earlier in this section.
MOWING
WARNING:
a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from
the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
This tractor is equipped with a high quality cutting deck.
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor.
WARNING:
avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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Figure 13
to SETTING THE CUTTING
To help avoid blade contact or
Plan your mowing pattern to