4-Position
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Fig. 4-3B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the
headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.
Ignition Switch Module
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL
MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The headlights
will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3C.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
Figure 4-4
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Brake
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the
tractor’s engine, depress the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to 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
CAUTION MODE.
PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s
engine, move PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.
Drive Pedal
Oil
The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal
on the right front side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the drive pedal with
your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in
either FORWARD or REVERSE to cause the tractor
to move. Ground speed is also controlled with
the drive pedal. The further down the pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original position when it’s
not depressed.
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 this 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.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
Systems Indicator Monitor (If So Equipped)
LCD
Ammeter
Located on the left side 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 ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine’s
charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with
engine at full throttle, the ammeter should indicate positive
charge.
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.
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sectiOn 4 — cOntrOls and features
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