CONTROLS 3
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M.
Controller / Fuses
The controller is located under the rear hood directly
behind the operator’s seat. It is equipped with LEDs to
aid in monitoring and troubleshooting the electrical
system of the mower. See
Parts & Maintenance
Manual
.
Two spade type fuses are located on the controller. To
replace fuses remove the access panel.
3.3
CONTROL PANEL _________________________________________________________
N.
Hydraulic Oil Level Light
Alerts the operator of a low fluid level in hydraulic
tank. This light operates in combination with the
alarm. See Section 3.4.
O.
Hydraulic Oil Level / Horn Switch
This switch is used to test the alarm system or disable
the alarm after a low oil level has been detected. Keep
switch in its ON position when starting and operating
tractor. To test alarm, set switch to OFF and turn ignition
key to RUN.
See Section 3.4
.
P.
Mower Lift lever
The mower lever raises and lowers the mowers and
operates in either
automatic
or
manual
mode. Push
lever forward to lower mowers, pull back to raise
mowers.
Manual Mode
- Set mow switches
(Q, AA, AB)
in the
OFF (center) position. In this position the mowers will
raise or lower while pressure is applied to the lift lever.
To raise or lower the three front and two rear center
mowers, keep the lift lever in the center position. To
raise or lower the left or right wing mower, move the lift
lever to the desired side.
Automatic Mode (7 Gang)
- Set mow switches
(Q, AA,
AB)
to either its FORWARD or REVERSE position. In
automatic
mode the mowers will lower and start
automatically with a momentary forward movement of
the lift lever. In this mode mowers will only raise to a
“crosscut” position with a momentary backward
movement of the lift lever. To raise or lower all mowers
that are on, keep the control lever in the center position.
To raise or lower only the left or right wing mower, move
the control lever to the desired side.
To raise mowers to their transport position, hold lever
until mowers are fully raised.
NOTE:
While in an Automatic Mode lift or lower cycle,
that lasts approximately 3 seconds, moving the lift lever
in the opposite direction will turn all mowers off and
manual mode will start for the position selected.
Q.
Center Mower Switch
The center mower switch is a 3-position rocker type
switch with a neutral locking tab. It sets the three front
and two center rear mowers for either forward or reverse
rotation. It also sets the mower lift lever
(P)
in manual or
automatic mode. Set mower switch in its OFF (center)
position when starting the tractor.
Forward
- To mow, press switch to the
FORWARD (cut) position. With the switch in this
position, mowers will start automatically when
they are lowered and stop when they are raised. Return
switch to its center position to disable mowers.
Reverse
- The mower can be operated in the
reverse direction for backlapping, running
vertical mowers, removing grass build-up in
mowers or dislodging objects binding mowers. To
reverse blade rotation, push locking tab forward and
press switch to the REVERSE position.
When backlapping the parking brake must be set and
both the center mower switch
(Q)
and backlap switch
(K)
must be set to REVERSE. See See
Parts &
Maintenance Maunal
.
R.
2 WD / 4 WD Switch
Sets tractor into two or four wheel drive.
S.
Lights
Controls operation of work lights.
T.
Engine Throttle
Controls engine speed. Run machine at full throttle
during normal machine operation.
U.
Cruise Control
(Option)
When switched ON the cruise control will lock the
traction pedal in its current position. Cruise will unlock
when switched OFF, or if parking brake is applied.
V.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions. OFF-RUN (ON)-
START. In the RUN (ON) position the controller program
is running and input and output circuits are being
monitored. See Section 4.4 and
Parts & Maintenance
Maunal
.
CAUTION
Service to the electrical system must be performed by a
trained technician. Before replacing fuses turn mower off
and remove key from ignition.
!
NOTICE
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.
