Steering Wheel
Fuel Tank Cap
Transmission Bypass Valves
Now that you have set up your riding mower, it's important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 11.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
riding mower when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat.
Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on the front/
right of the console. Each notch corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the deck
height position ranging from 1-1⁄2" at the lowest notch to 4" at the
highest notch.
Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the console, 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.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's
seat.
Storage Tray
The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH console.
Brake Pedal
OPERATION
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
Transmission Bypass Valves
Figure 11
PBS (Push Button Start)/Service Minder & Hour Meter
w/ Bluetooth®
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove the key.
To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
depress for 1.5 seconds until the engine starts
cranking. If the engine does not start after 5
seconds, a 3 second delay will occur. Release
the key and press again to attempt to start.
NOTE: If the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button
is depressed during starting, the starting
sequence is aborted and needs to be restarted.
To stop the engine, press ignition key or
remove the ignition key.
Prior to operating the riding mower, refer to both
and
SWITCHES
instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the riding
mower in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
11
Deck Lift Handle
Deck Height Index
Throttle Control
PTO Knob
Cup Holder
Ignition Module
Storage Tray
WARNING
INSERT KEY AND PUSH START / STOP BUTTON
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WITH BLADES ENGAGED:
PUSH & HOLD ORANGE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC.
CAUTION
in this manual for detailed
STARTING THE ENGINE
.
(HOUR METER AND LIGHTS COME ON)
TO ST ART: DEPRESS BRAKE, PUSH &
HOLD START/STOP BUTTON FOR 1.5 SEC.
LIGHT WILL FLASH THEN STAY ON
TO TURN OFF : PRESS
TO STOP ENGINE: PUSH
START/STOP BUTTO N
SAFETY INTERLOCK