Safety Interlock Switches - MTD 607 Operator's Manual

Cruise Control Button
The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the
forward direction. To engage the cruise control, follow these steps:
1. Place shift lever in FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive
pedal until desired speed is achieved.
2. Lightly depress the cruise control button.
3. While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the drive
pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
4. Once engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal will lock in
the "down" position, and the tractor will maintain same forward speed.
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.
• To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress either the brake pedal or the drive pedal.
• To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position
and depress the drive pedal.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped with a seat lever, 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.
On models equipped with seat knob, loosen the two seat adjustment knobs and reposition the seat to the desired
position. Once a comfortable position is found, tighten the adjustment knobs to lock the seat in place.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place it in one of the six notches best suited
for your application.
To set the cutting height of the deck you will also have to adjust the deck
wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. refer to Deck
Levelling instructions on page 17.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not
designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Cup Holder (if equipped)
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.

Safety Interlock Switches

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and
the PTO lever/knob is disengaged. If this system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor, immediately
contact a service dealer.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging
the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob is
moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.
CAUTION:
Tampering with or attempting to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your
tractor's warranty. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
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