The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The
LCD will alternately flash, “CHG” ; “OIL” and the recorded
hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded
operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours
(from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as
described for five minutes every time the tractor’s engine
is started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil
change intervals provided in the engine manual.
M.Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the
left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a
uniform engine speed will be maintained. Refer to Figure
4-5.
This symbol indicate
the Choke position
CHOKE
This symbol indicate
the fast position
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly
when the ignition switch it turned to the “ON” position.
This symbol indicates
the slow position
Figure 4-5
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped
below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also
displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display
come on during operation, check the battery and charging
system for possible causes and/or contact your authorized
MTD service dealer.
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Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the
engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with
the throttle control in the fast position (full throttle)
when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
engaged.
Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
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Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease
the engine speed.
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the
engine immediately and check for possible causes. Do not
run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact
your authorized MTD service dealer to have the tractor
and engine inspected.
When starting the engine, push the control handle
fully forward into the “CHOKE” position. Refer to Figure
4-5.
After starting and warming the engine, move the
control handle rearward until you feel it move past the
choke detent..
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when
the engine is started.
O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the
front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the
parking brake.
PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled
upward in the “ENGAGED” position and the ignition switch
is turned to the “START” position. Check this indicator if
the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the
“START” position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to the
“DISENGAGED” position.
Pull the lever fully upward and to the left; then lower into
the short “J” slot to engage the brake.
Pull the lever up out of the “J” slot and to the right; then
lower completely to disengage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not
fully opened out in the neutral position when engaging
the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake
must be placed in the engaged position when starting the
tractor engine.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to
the “START” position. Check this indicator if the engine will
not crank with the ignition switch in the “START” position.
If necessary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED
position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “START” position and the RH and/or LH drive
control levers are in a position other than the fully out in
neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.
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