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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
NOTE: The PTO (Blade
Engage) knob must be
in the disengaged (OFF)
position when starting
the engine, when
traveling in reverse and
if the operator leaves
the seat.
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Systems Indicator Monitor
LCD
Located in the center of the tractor's console, the
systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its
LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition
key is rotated out of the STOP position.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The
LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and
"OIL" for five 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 minutes
every time the tractor's engine has been started during
this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires,
change the crankcase oil level as instructed in this
Operator's Manual.
Brake
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the
tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal.
PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the
tractor's engine, push PTO knob into the disengaged
(OFF) position.
Oil
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine
is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate's during
operation, while the engine is running, stop the
tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in the Kohler Engine Owner's Manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the
engine is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate's
during operation, while the engine is running, the
battery is in need of a charge or the engine's charging
system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer
to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the
proper battery charging procedure or have the charging
system checked by your service dealer.
Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
To engage the power to
the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attach-
ments on models equipped
with an electric PTO, pull
outward on the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob. Push the PTO
(Blade Engage) knob inward
to disengage the power to the
cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade
Engage) knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position
when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if
the operator leaves the seat.
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.
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.
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