3 CONTROLS
GB-7
3.2
CONTROLS _______________________________________________________________
A. Steering Tilt Control
Pull lever up to release steering column. Tilt column up
or down to position desired. Release lever to lock
steering column in place.
B. Parking Brake Lock/Release
To lock parking brake, hold brake pedal (C) down and
press lock (B
1
) until it engages. To disengage, press
brake pedal release (B
2
).
Note: The engine will automatically shut down if the
traction pedal is held down for more than 10 seconds
with the parking brake engaged.
C. Parking Brake
To engage parking brake press pedal down.
D. Mow Speed Stop
Limits forward speed while mowing. To operate at lower
travel speed while mowing, rotate lever so it contacts
stop screw (D
1
) on floor board when forward travel
pedal is pressed. To travel at full speed, set lever in
position shown (D
3
). Stop screw (D
2
) can be adjusted to
set specific mow speeds. See Parts & Maintenance
Manual.
Figure 3A
E. Forward Travel (Traction Pedal)
Press front of pedal down for forward travel. Release
pedal to slow tractor and stop.
F.
Reverse Travel (Traction Pedal)
Press rear of pedal down for reverse travel. Release
pedal to slow tractor and stop. Allow tractor to come to a
complete stop before reversing directions.
G. Seat Adjustment
Pull left side lever out to adjust seat froward or
backward. To adjust spring tension under seat turn
adjusting knob on front of seat.
H. Hydraulic Oil Cap/Dipstick
Fill to mark on dipstick using clean hydraulic fluid while
machine is cool. Do not overfill
I.
Fuel Cap
Fill fuel tank with No. 2 diesel fuel, minimum cetane
rating of 45. Section 4.11
J.
Air Cleaner Indicator
Indicates condition of air cleaner on engine. Clean or
replace air filter when red band appears in clear window
of indicator. See Parts & Maintenance Maunal
K. Backlap Switch
The backlap switch allows the mowers to rotate in
reverse for backlapping.
Forward - For normal operation (mowing) the
switch must be set to the FORWARD (cut)
position.
Reverse - When backlapping the mower must be
operated in the reverse direction. Set switch to
the REVERSE (backlap) position.
When backlapping the parking brake must be set and
backlap switch (K) must be set to reverse. See Parts &
Maintenance Maunal
L. Alarm
The alarm, along with the warning lights (N, Y), sounds
to alert the operator to conditions requiring immediate
attention. See Section 3.4.
M. Controller & Fuses
The controller is located under the rear hood directly
behind the operator’s seat. It is equipped with four
banks of LEDs to aid in monitoring and troubleshooting
the electrical system of the tractor. See Parts &
Maintenance Maunal
Four spade type fuses are located next to the controller.
To replace fuses remove the front panel from the
controller.
N. Hydraulic Oil Level Light
Alerts the operator of a low fluid level in hydrau-
lic tank. This light operates in combination with
the alarm. See Section 3.4.
Note: The warning light will remain on as long as a low
oil level is detected. If the alarm sounds due to low oil
level, it can be disabled by turning switch (O) to OFF.
CAUTION:
Never adjust steering while trac-
tor is moving. Stop unit and set parking brake
before adjustin
g.
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D
3
Transport Speed
Mow Speed
D
1
D
2
LF002
E
F
CAUTION:
Service to the electrical system
must be performed by a trained technician.
Before replacing fuses turn tractor off and
remove key from ignition.
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