MTD 47RIAHA6010, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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Figure 21
6 Ignition Switch
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
The ignition switch has three positions:
STOP — The engine and electrical system is turned off.
RUN — The tractor electrical system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key
immediately when the engine starts.
Note:
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove key from the
ignition switch when tractor is not in use.
7 Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each RH and LH transmission) are located
on the rear of the tractor, next to the engine.When engaged, the two rods open a
bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly section for additional instructions.
CAUTION
Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the
ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Note:
This Operator’s Manual covers several
models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not
all features in this manual are applicable to all
tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ
from yours.
Note:
References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR
indicate that position on the tractor when facing
forward while seated in the operator’s seat.
1 Lapbar Drive Control Levers
The RH (Right Hand) and LH (Left Hand) lapbar
drive control levers are located on each side
of the operator’s seat. The hinged levers pivot
outward to permit the operator to sit in the seat, or
dismount. To start the tractors engine, the lapbar
drive control levers must be fully out and in park
position. When the lapbar drive control levers are
fully outward, the parking brake is engaged.
Each drive control lever controls the respective
transmission. Consequently, these levers control
all of the tractors movement. Driving and steering
using these control levers is quite different from
a conventional tractor and will take practice to
master. Refer to Practice Operation section for
further instructions.
2 Deck Height Index
Each rotation represents a ⁄” (6.35 mm) change
in deck height. Positions range from 1” (2.5 cm) to
4-¾” (12 cm) at the highest point. See 4a and 4b
in Figure 21.
3 Deck Transport Lock Control
The deck transport lock control is used to lock the deck above its highest cut setting
into transport mode. To engage the deck transport lock control depress the deck
lift pedal (4a) and move the deck transport lock control into its rear position. To
disengage the transport lock and set the deck to its designated cut height, depress
the deck lift pedal and move the deck transport lock control into its front position.
4a Deck Lift Pedal
The deck lift pedal is located on the front, right corner of the platform. The pedal is
used in conjunction with the deck lift knob to raise and lower the mowing deck. Push
forward on the deck lift pedal, rotate the deck lift knob to the desired height and
release the deck lift pedal.
4b
Deck Lift Knob
The deck lift knob is used in conjunction with the deck lift pedal to raise and lower
the mowing deck. Push forward on the deck lift pedal, rotate the deck lift knob to the
desired height and release the deck lift pedal.
5 Power Take-Off (PTO)
Electric PTO
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the
bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward
to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to
disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the “OFF” position when starting the
engine.