13Section 4 — controlS & FeatureS
Low Gas Window
The low gas window is located at the rear of
the tractor. If the gas level is visible in this
window, the tank should be re-filled.
Transmission Bypass Rod
The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor
on the lower right section of the frame.
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within the hydrostatic
transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short
distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely
when pushing check if the bypass lever is fully open.
NOTE:
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its
normal position prior to operating the tractor. If the tractor
will not move when pushing on the forward/reverse pedals,
or moves slowly, check to see of the bypass valve is on.
CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Plug/Dipstick
The hydrostatic transmission oil plug/dipstick is located on the
back of the tractor frame and is used to check the level of the
hydrostatic transmission oil. The oil fill port is where hydrostatic
transmission oil can be added.
FILL
TANK IF GAS
LEVEL IS SHOWN
IN WINDOW
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter
into the START position, the LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter
accumulated hours.
NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the
whether the engine is started.
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.
Change Oil
on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours.
This oil service minder intervall will occur every 50 hours. Before
the interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the
Low Oil
oil. Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as
Low Battery
At startup, the battery voltage is briefly
displayed then changes to accumulated
is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the battery as
instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the
charging system checked by your local service dealer.
Air Filter Service
display for 7 minutes after the meter reachges 25 hours. This
intervalls that are common with oil service, the oil message will
be diplayed first followed by the air filter message.