MTD 808H Series Operator's Manual page 12

Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, 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 Seat Adjustment on page 17 of
this manual for more detailed instructions.
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.
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.
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:
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
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
ammeter. See Figure 7. The ammeter is locatde on the
left side of the dash panel.
P
Ammeter
The ammeter measures the electrical output of the
engine's charging system. Under normal operating
conditions, with the engine at full throttle, the ammeter's
needle should measure a positive charge.
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
illuminates while the engine is running, follow the steps
below as per indication:
Indication
Oil light on
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Cruise control can not be engaged at the
AMPS
Figure 7
Engage the parking brake.
Move PTO knob/lever to the
disengaged(OFF) position.
Stop the tractor immediately
and check thecrankcase oil
level as instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as
required.
Oil
Brake
PTO
Remedy
Remedy