MTD 605 Operator's Manual page 12

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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
NOTE: The PTO (Blade
Engage) knob must be
in the disengaged (OFF)
position when starting
the engine, when
traveling in reverse and
if the operator leaves
the seat.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade
Engage) lever must be
in the disengaged (OFF)
position when starting
the engine, when
traveling in reverse and
if the operator leaves
the seat.
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Systems Indicator Monitor
Equipped)
LCD
Located in the center of the tractor's console, the
systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its
LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition
key is rotated out of the STOP position.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The
LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and
"OIL" for five minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded
operation elapse. The maintenance interval lasts for
two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The
LCD will also flash as described above for five minutes
every time the tractor's engine has been started during
this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires,
change the crankcase oil level as instructed in this
Operator's Manual.
Brake
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the
tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal.
PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the
tractor's engine, move PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position.
Oil
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine
is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate's during
operation, while the engine is running, stop the
tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in this Owner's Manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the
engine is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate's
during operation, while the engine is running, the
battery is in need of a charge or the engine's charging
system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer
to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the
proper battery charging procedure or have the charging
system checked by your service dealer.
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Ammeter
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.
Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
Equipped)
To engage the power to
the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attach-
ments on models equipped
with an electric PTO, pull
outward on the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob. Push the PTO
(Blade Engage) knob inward
to disengage the power to the
cutting deck.
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NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) knob must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine,
when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the
seat.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
On models equipped with a manual PTO (Blade Engage),
the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of
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OFF
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the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever forward to engage the power to the
cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments;
move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever rearward to disen-
gage the power to the attachments.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine,
when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the
seat.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped
with a quick-adjust seat, 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 the
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual for
more detailed instructions on all seat adjustments.
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.
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PTO
(If Equipped)