Operation - White Outdoor LT-180H Operator's Manual

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
OPERATION SECTION of this manual for detailed
instructions regarding the cruise control feature.
NOTE:
Cruise control can NOT 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.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Contact an authorized Service Dealer in your area. The
safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully
depressed, and the PTO lever, or PTO knob is in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut
off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the brake lock.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut
off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with
the PTO lever, or PTO knob in the engaged (ON)
position, regardless of whether the brake lock is
engaged. The PTO lever, or PTO knob must be in
the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.
• On units equipped with an electric PTO, the safety
interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO
if the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the shift lever in the REVERSE
position.
• On units equipped with a manual PTO, the safety
interlock system will automatically shut off the
tractor's engine if the PTO lever is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the
REVERSE position.
Read, understand, and follow
PARKING BRAKE
BUTTON
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the brake pedal and
push the parking brake button in.
Hold the button in while taking
your foot off the brake pedal. Both
the parking button and the brake
pedal will then stay depressed.
To release the 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.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
IMPORTANT:
Tampering with or attempting to
bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any
way WILL void your warranty.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the
deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-
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WARNING
OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
Do not operate the tractor if the