12
OPERATION
PBS (Push Button Start)/Service Minder & Hour Meter (If equipped)
WARNING
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove the key.
Note:
If the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button
is depressed during starting, the starting
sequence is aborted and needs to be restarted.
To stop the engine, press or remove the ignition
key.
When the ignition key is inserted and pressed
for less than 1.5 seconds, the LCD Service
Minder & Hour Meter will briefly display the
battery voltage, followed by the tractor’s
accumulated hours.
Note:
Hours of tractor operation are recorded only
when the engine is running.
The LCD Service Minder will remind the
operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air filter service, low
engine oil and low or high battery warnings.
8 Power Take-Off (PTO)(Blade Engage)
Switch (Electric PTO) (If Equipped)
The PTO (Blade Engage) switch operates the electric PTO clutch
mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the
switch knob outward to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
inward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO (Blade Engage) switch must be in the “OFF” position
when starting the engine. See Engaging the PTO (Electric PTO)
section for information and instructions on using the PTO.
9 PTO (Blade Engage) Lever (Manual PTO)
Activating the PTO (Blade Engage) lever engages power to the
cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. See Engaging the PTO
(Manual PTO) section for information and instructions on using the PTO.
10 Transmission Bypass Rod
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within the hydrostatic transmission, which
allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly
section for instructions on using the bypass feature.
CAUTION
Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the
ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions.
TO START: DEPRESS BRAKE, PUSH
&
HOLD START/STOP BUTTON FOR 0.5
SEC.
TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WITH BLADES ENGAGED:
PUSH & HOLD ORANGE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC
.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
TO TURN OFF : PRESS
LIGHT WILL FLASH THEN
STAY ON
TO STOP ENGINE: PUSH
START/STOP BUTTON
INSERT KEY AND PUSH START / STOP BUTTON
HOURS
11 Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever
The park brake/cruise control lever is
used to engage the parking brake and
the cruise control. Refer to the Driving
the Tractor section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the
parking brake.
Note:
The parking brake must
be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will
automatically shut off.
Note:
Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed.
12 Hour Meter
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (If equipped)
The LCD service minder will remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air
filter service, low engine and low battery warnings.
When the key is rotated out of the STOP position but
is not in the START position, the LCD service minder
& hour meter will briefly display the battery voltage,
followed by the tractor’s accumulated hours.
Note:
When the ignition key is out of the STOP position
the hourglass symbol is illuminated/blinks to indicate
it is recording the hours of tractor operation, regardless of whether the engine has
been started.
Change Oil
The LCD screen will alternate the letters “CHG”, followed by “OIL”, followed by
“SOON”, followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME” will
alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This oil
service minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change
the engine oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual
Low Oil
Note:
The low oil pressure function only works if the engine is equipped with an oil
pressure switch.
The LCD screen will alternate the letters “LO” followed by “OIL”, followed by the
meter’s accumulated time, which indicates the engine has low oil pressure. This is
common when starting an engine. The indicator will remain active until the engine
sufficiently builds pressure after starting. If it remains on with the engine at full
speed and after a few minutes of operation, stop the tractor immediately and check
the engine oil level and add as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. If the oil
level is correct and the indicator persists, contact an authorized service dealer.
Low Battery
At startup, the battery voltage will briefly display, then changes to accumulated
hours. The letters “LO” followed by the letters “BATT” will display, followed by
the meter’s accumulated time. “LO/BATT/TIME” is displayed on the LCD when the
voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a charge
or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the
battery as instructed in the Product Care section of this manual or have the charging
system checked by your local service dealer.
Air Filter Service
The LCD screen will display the letters “CLN” followed by the letters “AIR”, followed by
“FILT”, followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME” will alternate
on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 25 hours. This air filter service
minder time interval will be every 25 hours. On intervals that are common with oil
service, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message.
13 Fuel Tank Cap
Turn the fuel cap at least two clicks counter clockwise and pull upward to remove. The
fuel cap is tethered to the fuel tank to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the
cap from the fuel tank. Fill tank to ½” (12.7 mm)below the bottom of the filler neck,
allowing some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank. The fuel
tank holds approximately 3 gallons (11.35L) of gasoline.
