Craftsman ZTL7000 Operator's Manual page 14

IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on
the RH console to the right of the
operator's seat. The ignition switch
has three positions.
STOP — The engine and electri-
cal system is turned off.
RUN — The riding mower electrical system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the
key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the riding mower is not
in use.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH
The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the right of the opera-
tor's seat. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted
on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward
to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage
the clutch. The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged" position when
starting the engine.
TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmis-
sion) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside each rear
wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic
transmissions, which allows the riding mower to be pushed short
distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on
using the bypass feature.
CAUTION
Never tow your riding mower. Towing the riding mower with the rear
wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the seat.
The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the
operator's seat. Refer to Service and Maintenance for instructions on
adjusting the seat position.
FUEL TANK CAP
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. Turn
the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to remove. The fuel
cap is tethered to the riding mower to prevent its loss. Do not attempt
to remove the cap from the riding mower.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approxi-
mately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap tightly
onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is
hot from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline splashing onto a hot engine
could cause a fire.
OPERATION
HOUR METER/INDICATOR
PANEL
The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the
LH console to the left of the operator's seat.
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that the
riding mower has been operated in the digital
display (tenths of an hour — right most digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is
turned to the RUN
operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed accord-
ing to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
When key is turned to the RUN
briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The
display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance inter-
vals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash, CHG; OIL
and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded
operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-
102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every
time the riding mower's engine is started during this maintenance interval.
Follow the oil change intervals provided in the Service and Maintenance
section of this operator's manual.
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition
switch it turned to the RUN
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-
1.0) volts, and the voltage is displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator
and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging
system for possible causes and/or call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule
riding mower inspection service from Sears Parts & Repair.
Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the indicator comes
on while the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for
possible causes. Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated.
Call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule service from Sears Parts & Repair.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch
is in the RUN
PTO Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the
ENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the START
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition
switch in the START
the DISENGAGED position.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISEN-
GAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the START
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the
ignition switch in the START
parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the
START position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are in
a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move the control
levers fully outward.
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position. Keep a record of the actual hours of
position, the battery indicator light
position.
position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to
position. If necessary, move the
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