Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
(If So Equipped)
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
To engage the power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available)
attachments 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.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the
tractor unattended.
Cruise Control Button
The cruise control button is located on the
tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition
switch. Push the cruise control button while
traveling forward at a desired speed. While
holding the button in, release pressure from the
drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control
and allow the tractor to remain at that speed
without applying pressure to the drive pedal.
Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to
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.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
On models equipped with a manual PTO (Blade Engage), the PTO deactivate cruise control. Refer to Setting the
(
Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the dashboard
Cruise Control later in this section the manual
for detailed instructions regarding the cruise
control feature.
next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever
forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments; move the PTO (Blade Engage)
lever rearward to disengage the power to the attachments.
NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s
fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so,
the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal
mowing ground speed.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion
when the moving shift lever.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Seat Adjustment Lever (If So Equipped)
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped with a
quick-adjust seat, 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. Refer to the Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor
section of this manual for more detailed instructions on all seat
adjustments.
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.
Parking Brake Button
To set the parking brake, fully depress the
brake pedal and push the parking brake
button in. Hold the button in while taking
your foot off the brake pedal. Both the
parking button and the brake pedal will then
stay depressed. To release the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking
brake button will then return to its original
position.
Figure 4-5
sectiOn 4 — cOntrOls and features
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