MTD White Outdoor GT2550 Operator's Manual page 12

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.
Always set the parking brake when
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
Cruise Control Button
The cruise control button is
located on the tractor dash panel
to the left of the ignition switch.
Push the cruise control button
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.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.
See Figure 6.
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
Remedy
Engage the parking brake.
Move PTO knob to
disengaged (Blade Stop).
illuminates while the engine is running, follow the
steps below as per indication:
Indication
Oil light on
Battery light on
The hour meter operates whenever the engine is
running and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.
Battery
Hour
Meter
PTO
Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor's dash panel, the
cargo net can be used to store personal items while
operating the lawn tractor.
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Remedy
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
page 19 of this manual for
charging procedure or have
the engine's charging system
checked by anauthorized
Briggs & Stratton dealer.
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Figure 6
Oil
Brake