9
OPERATION
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) Button
Located on the VCM, the RCM button allows the riding mower to be operated in
reverse with the blade(s) engaged (ON). To activate the RCM, press and hold the
RCM button down for three seconds. When activated, the red indicator ring
around the button will be illuminated. To de-activate the RCM, press the RCM button again.
When the RCM is not activated, the red indicator ring will not be illuminated. Refer to the
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) section of this manual for more information on operating the
riding mower in the Reverse Caution Mode.
NOTE:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the riding mower in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the riding mower when children or others are around. Stop the
riding mower immediately if someone enters the area.
Headlight Button
Located on the VCM, the headlight button is used to turn the headlights on or off.
Cruise Control Button
Located on the VCM, pressing the cruise control button while the riding mower is in
motion allows the riding mower to remain at a constant ground speed without applying
pressure to the forward drive pedal, the LCD Screen displays “CRUISE ON” when the cruise
control is activated. The cruise control can be disengaged by pressing either the cruise
control button, the brake pedal or the forward drive pedal.
NOTE:
Cruise control will not engage at the riding mower’s fastest ground speed. If the
operator should attempt to do so, the riding mower will automatically decelerate to the
fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
NOTE:
Cruise control will not engage in reverse.
LCD Screen & Battery Level Indicator
Located on the VCM, the LCD display & battery level indicator are used to provide
instructions, warnings and information about your riding mower systems and the battery
level of your riding mower.
Key Switch (B)
The key switch is located at the bottom of the
VCM and powers the VCM when the key is fully
inserted. The riding mower cannot be started
unless the key is fully inserted and the START/
STOP button is depressed. Removing the key
turns the riding mower off. See Figure 14.
Forward Drive Pedal (C)
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the steering column, along the
running board. Press the forward drive pedal forward to allow the riding mower to travel
forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The further forward
the pedal is depressed, the faster the riding mower will travel. The pedal will return to its
original/neutral position when it is not pressed.
Reverse Drive Pedal (D)
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the riding mower along the running
board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse drive pedal. The further rearward
the pedal is pressed, the faster the riding mower will travel. The pedal will return to its
original/neutral position when it is released.
Brake Pedal (E)
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the riding mower, along the running board.
The brake pedal can be used for stopping the riding mower or setting the parking brake.
Figure 14
NOTE:
All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the riding
mower are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (A)
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop riding mower, and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.
The vehicle control module (VCM) is located on the left
fender of the riding mower.
The VCM is the location of several control buttons for
your riding mower. The VCM includes the START/STOP
button, PTO (blades ON/OFF) button, Reverse Caution
Mode (RCM) button, Headlight Button, Cruise Control
Button, LCD Screen and the Battery Level Indicator.
CAUTION
Prior to operating the riding mower, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches
and Starting the Riding mower in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the VCM and operating the riding mower in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Start/Stop Button
Located on the VCM, the START/STOP button is used to start and stop the
riding mower. While active, the START/STOP button indicator ring is
illuminated blue.
PTO (Blades ON/OFF) Button
Located on the VCM, the PTO button is used to operate the blades. To engage the
cutting deck (blades ON), press and hold the PTO button for one second. The
yellow indicator light around the PTO button is ON. Pressing the PTO button again
will disengage the cutting deck (Blades OFF). The yellow indicator light around the PTO
button is OFF.
C
F
D
E
H
G
B A
K
I
J
Figure 13
Summary of Contents for 33 27JD Series
Page 52: ...NOTES 18 ...
