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Shift Lever (If Equipped)
Foot Control CVT & CVT
The shift lever is located on the left side of the
fender and has three positions; FORWARD (F),
NEUTRAL (N) and REVERSE (R). The brake pedal
must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not
be in motion
when moving the shift lever. See
Figure 3-2.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever. Doing so
may result in serious damage to the lawn tractor’s
transmission.
Figure 3-2
Drive Pedal (If Equipped)
Foot Control CVT
The drive pedal is located on the
right side of the lawn tractor, along
the running board. Depress the drive
pedal forward and the lawn tractor
will move in the direction that the
shift lever is engaged in. To cause the
lawn tractor to travel forward, while
at a complete stop, move the shift
lever into the FORWARD (F) position. Gradually
step on the drive pedal and the lawn tractor will
begin to move forward. To move in REVERSE (R),
follow the same procedure only move the shift
lever into the REVERSE (R) position.
The ground speed is controlled with the drive
pedal. The further forward that the pedal is
pivoted, the faster the lawn tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original position when it’s
not depressed. Refer to Driving the Lawn Tractor on
page 13 for detailed instructions regarding the
drive pedal.
IMPORTANT:
Always set the parking brake when
leaving the lawn tractor unattended.
Headlights
The headlights are located on the front of the lawn
tractor.
•
On some models, the lamps are ON when
the lawn tractor’s engine is running.
•
On some models, the lamps are ON
whenever the ignition key is moved out of
the STOP position.
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On all models, the lamps turn OFF when the
ignition key is moved to the STOP position.
Ignition Switch Module
The lawn tractor will have one of the following
ignition switches. Refer to Figure 3-3 to identify
which switch your machine utilizes and follow the
applicable instructions for proper operation.
3-Position Ignition Switch (If Equipped)
The ignition switch is used to start the engine.
Insert key into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release the
key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Figure 3-3A. The engine will run with the
headlights ON.
To stop the engine, turn the key counter-
clockwise to the OFF position. See Figure 3-3A.
Ignition Switch Module (If Equipped)
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired. The headlights
will be activated in the NORMAL (and REVERSE
CAUTION MODES).
To stop the engine, turn the key counter-clockwise
to the OFF or STOP position. See Figure 3-3B.
WARNING!
Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into
neutral position, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the lawn tractor,
refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting
The Engine in the Operation section of this manual
for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition
Switch Module and operating the lawn tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Off
On/Lights
Start
A
B
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 3-3
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is located on the
lawn tractor’s right fender. It is used to
change the height of the cutting deck.
To use, move the lever to the left, then
place in the position best suited for your
application.
PTO Lever
The PTO Lever is located on the lawn
tractor’s right fender. It is used to
engage power to the cutting deck
or other optional
attachments. To
operate, move the lever all the way
forward. Moving the lever all the way
rearward into the PTO OFF position
disengages power to the cutting deck or
attachment.
NOTE:
The PTO lever must be in the
disengaged (PTO OFF) position when
starting the engine.
Safety Interlock Switches
This lawn tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system malfunctions, do not operate the
lawn tractor. Contact an authorized service dealer.
•
The safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starting unless the
parking brake is engaged, and the PTO lever
is in the disengaged (PTO OFF) position.
•
The engine will automatically shut OFF if the
operator leaves the seat before engaging
the parking brake.
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The engine will automatically shut OFF if
the operator leaves the lawn tractor’s seat
with the PTO lever in the engaged (PTO ON)
position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
3-Position Ignition Switch (If Equipped)
•
The engine will automatically shut OFF if the
PTO lever is moved into the engaged (PTO
ON) position with the speed control lever in
REVERSE (R) position.
Ignition Switch Module (If Equipped)
•
With the ignition key in the NORMAL
DRIVING MODE position, the engine will
automatically shut OFF if the PTO lever is
moved into the engaged (PTO ON) position
with the speed control in REVERSE (R)
position.
WARNING!
Do not operate the lawn
tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode (If Equipped)
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while
operating the lawn tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and
during lawn tractor backing. Do not
operate the lawn tractor when
children or others are around. Stop the
lawn tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the
ignition switch module allows the lawn tractor
to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in the reverse direction is not
recommended.