Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, 
the deck lift lever is used to change 
the height of the cutting deck. To 
use, move the lever to the left, then 
place in the notch best suited for 
your application.
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING! Never 
leave a running 
machine unattended. 
Always disengage 
PTO, set parking 
brake, stop engine 
and remove key to 
prevent unintended 
starting.
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.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the 
STOP position.
CAUTION: Prior to operating the 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 tractor in REVERSE 
CAUTION MODE.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located on the right side 
of the tractor, along the running board. Press 
the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to 
travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled 
with the drive pedal. The further forward that 
the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor 
will travel. The pedal will return to its original 
position when it’s not pressed.
Reverse Pedal
The reverse pedal is located on the right side of 
the tractor along the running board.  Ground 
speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. 
The further downward the pedal is pivoted, 
the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will 
return to its original position when it’s not 
pressed.
Brake
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the 
tractor’s engine, depress the brake pedal.
Systems Indicator Monitor/ 
Hour Meter LCD
When the ignition key is rotated out of 
the STOP position but not into the START 
position, the systems indicator monitor 
displays the battery’s output, in volts, on 
its LCD for approximately five seconds, 
after which it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor 
operation. Once the tractor is started, the monitor continually 
displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its 
LCD.
NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the 
ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of 
whether the engine is started. 
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of 
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will 
alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five 
minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The 
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 
150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five 
minutes every time the tractor’s engine has been started during 
this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires, change 
the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of this 
Operator’s Manual.
PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s 
engine, move PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.
Oil (optional)
All models are not equipped with an Oil light. If equipped, it is 
normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is cranking 
during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation, while the 
engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and check the 
engine oil level as instructed in this Owner’s Manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is 
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation, 
while the engine is running, 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 Service 
section of this manual or have the charging system checked by 
your authorized dealer.
PTO
 
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