Briggs & Stratton Legacy XL Operator's Manual page 13

Throttle Control
This controls the engine speed. Move the throttle
control to the FAST position to increase engine
speed and SLOW position to decrease engine
speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)
This allows the operator to mow (or use other
PTO driven attachments) while traveling in
reverse. To activate, turn the RMO key after the
PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate,
and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each
time the PTO is engaged, the RMO needs to be
reactivated if desired.
Front Axle Oil Level Plug
(4WD Models Only)
The front axle oil check plug/dipstick is used to
check the front axle oil level and to add oil to the
axle. See FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE for oil
level check and fill procedures.
Attachment Lift Control Lever
When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the
ground while transporting to and from the job
site. DO NOT cut with the mower in the raised,
transport position.
The attachment lift control lever raises and lowers
attachments that utilize the tractor's hydraulic lift
cylinder. This lever also controls attachments that
use the tractor's auxiliary hydraulics via the quick
couplers on the front left and right sides of the
frame.
When using a mower deck (Front / Rear
Hydraulic selector switch must be in REAR
position), pulling the lever back raises the
attachment lift. Pushing the lever forward to the
first detent lowers the attachment lift. Pushing
the lever forward to the second detent locks
the control in "float" position, allowing the lift
mechanism to float up and down. Float is the
recommended position when mowing.
For a complete explanation on this control, see
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls
the mower cutting height. This same switch
also controls the spout rotator motor when a
snowthrower is installed. The arrows on the
switch correspond to the direction of adjustment
(UP arrow raises cutting height, RIGHT arrow
rotates the spout right, etc). The mower cutting
height is infinitely adjustable between 1" to 4-
(2,5 cm-11,2 cm). When the adjustment indicator
has reached the end of its travel, release the
switch; holding the switch down will damage the
motor.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it
has three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers
the electrical system. Activates the
glow plugs on diesel models.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped–this drains the
battery.
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor
brake. Depressing the brake pedal will also return
the cruise control lever to neutral.
Ground Speed Pedals
The tractor's forward ground speed is controlled
by the forward ground speed control pedal. The
tractor's reverse ground speed is controlled by
the reverse ground speed control pedal. Note
that the further down the pedal is depressed, the
faster the tractor will travel.
Parking Brake
The parking brake knob is used to lock the
parking brake when the tractor is stopped. Fully
depressing the brake pedal and pulling the knob
out engages the parking brake. Refer to page 17
for a full explanation of parking brake functions.
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