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5 CONTROLS
5.5.2 VEHICLE MODES _____________________________________________________
The machines transmission operates in one of three selectable modes. In each mode the maximum vehicle
speed and maximum engine throttle settings are predefined in the settings menu. (Section 6.5.6)
Maximum defined Transport speed is available when Cutters are switched off. When Cutters are switched on only
the predefined Mowing speed is achievable.
•
Manual Mode (M)
– In this mode the operator remains manually in control of the vehicles forward / reverse
speeds and the engine throttle by operating the foot pedal (6.11) and the throttle control rotary switch (6.2.B).
The cutters can be started whilst in this mode.
•
Automatic Mode (A)
– In this mode the vehicle has additional automated control functions which can control
and maintain vehicle speeds and throttle settings without further input from the operator. The Maximum defined
speeds cannot be exceeded in this mode but the vehicle may reduce transmission speeds for optimal grass
cutting performance. The following drive features are available in Automatic mode:
• Cruise
• AdaptiCut
• Auto Idle
•
Creep
(
) -
The vehicle transmission speed is limited to Creep & the cutters cannot be started.
The mode selection is possible via
Button 3
on the display from the Home screen.
Note it is possible to disable the ability to select Manual mode and therefore encourage the user to use Auto mode.
This can be achieved via the display as follows:
1. Press
Button 4
once to enter the
Main Menu
2. Use
Button 3
to scroll to
Settings
followed by
Button 4
to enter the
Settings Menu
3. Use
Button 3
to scroll to
PIN
followed by
Button 4
to enter the
Enter
PIN
page
4. Enter the Owner PIN (default 1001) to enter the
PIN Menu
page
5. Use
Button 3
to scroll to
Drive Modes
followed by
Button
4 to enter
the
Drive Modes
settings screen
6. Use
Button 2 & 3
to select either
Enabled
or
Disabled
as necessary,
followed by
Button 4
to set
7.
Button 1
is then used to exit to the
Main Menu
or
Home Screen
5.5.3 CRUISE CONTROL ____________________________________________________
When Cruise is active the machine will maintain the forward transmission
speed that it was traveling at when Cruise was engaged. Note that Cruise is
only possible when the machine is set to Automatic (A) transmission mode
and Mow speed (the Cutter Switch is on).
To engage Cruise:
• Select Automatic mode using
Button 3
on the display
• Turn the Cutter Switch (PTO) to on and lower units as necessary
• Use the Forward/Reverse pedal to select the desired forward speed
• Press and release the Cruise Control switch
When the Cruise Control icon appears on the screen, remove foot from the
Forward/Reverse pedal
Once cruise is engaged the forward speed can be increased or decreased us
-
ing the
+
or
–
buttons on the display.
To disengage Cruise, Use one of the two methods below:
A
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Summary of Contents for MP653
Page 8: ...en 6 2 INTRODUCTION NOTES ...
Page 54: ...en 52 5 CONTROLS NOTES ...
Page 85: ...en 81 ADJUSTMENTS 7 NOTES ...
Page 87: ...en 83 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8 B B A A B B B A A B ...
Page 113: ...en 109 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8 NOTES ...
Page 123: ...en 119 QUALITY OF CUT 10 NOTES ...
Page 126: ...en 122 11 FUSES RELAYS AND CONTROLLER NOTES ...
Page 129: ...en 127 SPECIFICATIONS 12 A B E D L C K H M J ...