MTD 607 Operator's Manual page 12

Ignition Switch
Ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
ON position once engine has fired.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
WARNING:
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Headlights
• To turn on the headlights, rotate the same ignition key from ON position to ON/LIGHTS position of the ignition
switch.
• To turn off the headlights, rotate the ignition key from ON/LIGHTS position to either ON position (to leave the
engine running) or OFF position (to shut the engine off).
WARNING:
Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's starter.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter as
shown in the figure here.
If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit,
proceed as follows:
Indication
Brake light on
PTO light on
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
Oil light on
Battery light on
Ammeter (if equipped)
The ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine's charging system. Under normal operating conditions,
with engine at full throttle, the ammeter should indicate positive charge.
Shift Lever
The shift lever has three positions: FORWARD (F), NEUTRAL (N) and
REVERSE (R).These control the direction of movement of the tractor.
Depress the brake pedal and let the tractor stop before moving the shift
lever to one of these three positions.
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious
IMPORTANT:
damage to the tractor's transmission.
Remedy
Engage the parking brake.
Move PTO (Blade Engage) knob/lever to OFF.
Stop the tractor immediately and check thecrankcase oil level as instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as required.
Indicates that the battery is in need of a charge or that the engine's charging system is not
generating sufficient amperage. Refer to Battery on 20 of this manual for charging
procedure or have the engine's charging system checked by anauthorized dealer.
Battery Light
Remedy
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On/Lights
Off
Start
Oil Light
+
Hour
Meter
1/10
P
PTO Light
Brake Light
F
N
Shift
Knob
R
On