Deck Lift Lever
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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.
Ignition Switch Module
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leave a running
machine unattended.
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brake, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the
45"35
position.
Release the key into the
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position once
the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
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both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The
Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
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Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located on the right side
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the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor
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controlled with the drive pedal. The further
forward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster
the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to
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Shift Lever
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Systems Indicator Monitor/
Hour Meter LCD
When the ignition key is rotated out of
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position, the systems indicator monitor
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its LCD for approximately five seconds,
after which it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor
operation. Once the tractor is started, the monitor continually
displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its
LCD.
NOTE:
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whether the engine is started.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will
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minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102,
150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five
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the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of this
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Brake
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PTO (Blade Engage)
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Oil (if equipped)
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,
while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and
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Battery
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cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,
while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge
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amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service
section of this manual or have the charging system checked by
your dealer.
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BLADE
PARK
BRAKE
OIL
BATT.
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