Controls & Operation
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NOTE: All references in this manual to
the left or right side and front or back
of the machine are from the operating
position only. Exceptions, if any, will
be specified.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers
several models. Mower features may vary
by model. Not all features in this manual
are applicable to all mower models
and the mower depicted may differ
from yours.
1. Ignition
The ignition switch
is located on the RH
console to the rear of
the throttle control.
The ignition switch has three positions
as follows:
STOP
— The engine and electrical
STOP
system are turned off.
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RUN
— The mower 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
mower is not in use.
2. Transmission Bypass Lever
WARNING
STOP
Do not tow the mower, even with
the bypass valves engaged. Serious
transmission damage will result from
doing so.
The transmission bypass lever is
located next to the LH console to
the left of the operator's seat.
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When engaged the valves open a bypass
within the hydrostatic transmissions. Refer
to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
3. Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob
The PTO knob is located
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on the RH console to the
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right of the operator's seat.
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The PTO knob operates
the electric PTO clutch
mounted on the bottom
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of the engine crankshaft.
Pull the knob upward to
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engage the PTO clutch, or
push the knob downward to disengage
the clutch.
The PTO knob must be in the OFF
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position when starting the engine.
4. Hour Meter & Service Minder
seat. It records the hours that the mower
has been operated, engine speed (RPM)
and service reminders (oil, lube) in the
digital display.
The hour meter and service minder is
activated whenever the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. Keep a
record of the actual hours of operation
to assure all maintenance procedures are
completed according to the instructions
in this Operator's Manual and the Engine
Operator's Manual. The hour meter
and service minder is equipped with a
MODE button that can toggle between
available functions and can be used to
reset service alerts. Press and hold the
MODE button for three (3) seconds while
in service alert mode or when in a service
alarm mode to reset.
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The hour meter and
service minder is located
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on the RH console to the
right of the operator's
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