NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and
REAR indicate that position on the tractor when
facing forward while seated in the operators seat.
A. Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of six index notches
located on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each
notch corresponds to a 1/2 inch change in the deck
height position ranging from 1-1/2 inches at the low-
est notch to 4 inches at the highest notch.
B. Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the
seat box frame, and is used to raise and lower the
mower deck.
Pull the handle to the left out of the index notch and
push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to
raise the deck. When the desired height is attained,
move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index
notch.
C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH control levers are located on each
side of the operator's seat. These hinged levers pivot
outward to open space to permitthe operatorto either
sit in the tractor seat, or to dismount the tractor. The
levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral
positionto start the tractorengine.
Each lever controlsthe respective RH or LH transmis-
sion. Consequently, these levers control all of the
movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utiliz-
ing these control levers is quite different from
conventional tractors, and will take some practice to
master. Refer to SECTION 2: OPERATION
for
instructionson usingthe control levers.
D. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the RH console to
the right of the operator'sseat.
The ignitionswitch has three positions as follow:
OFF
ON
START
Figure 6
OFF - The engine and electrical system is turned off.
ON - The tractor 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 tractor is not in use.
E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the
rightof the operator's seat.
Figure 7
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.
R
Transmission
Bypass Rods (Not Shown)
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH
and LH transmission) 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 tractor to
be pushed short distances
by hand.
Refer to
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE
for instructions on
using the bypass feature.
WARNING:
Never
tow
your
tractor.
Towing the tractor with the rear wheels
on the ground may cause severe damage
to the transmissions.
G.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH
console to the right of the operator's
seat.
H. Storage Tray
The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH
consoJe.
J.
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen)
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
SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS
for instructions on
adjusting the seat position.
K.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is tocated at the rear of the LH
console.
Turn the cap counterclockwise
to unscrew
and remove from the fuel tank. Always
re-install
the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
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