13Section 3 — controlS & operation
Choke Knob (If equipped)/
MIL (If equipped)
Choke Knob (If equipped) -
The choke knob is located on
the left side of the mower next
to the operator’s seat. Pull the
knob out to choke the engine;
push the knob in/down to open
the choke. Having the choke in
the “ON” position helps the engine to start during
initial start-up. During normal operation the choke
should be “OFF”.
MIL (If equipped) - The Multifunction Indicator
Light (MIL) provides diagnostic information for the
engine. If the MIL lights up and/or flashes see the
service manual or contact your service center.
Parking Brake Lever
The parking brake lever is located to the
left of the operator’s seat. When pulled up
it engages the parking brake and when
pushed down it releases the brake.
Note: If the forward or reverse drive pedal
is engaged when engaging the parking
brake, the engine will stop. The parking
brake must be placed in the engaged
position when starting the engine.
Fuel Tank Caps
The fuel tank caps are located on the top of the fuel
tank on the left and right side of the seat. Turn the fill
cap counter-clockwise to remove and clockwise until
it clicks three times to tighten. Always re-install the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If
the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool
for several minutes before refueling. Highly flammable
gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not shown)
The seat adjustment lever is located below
the front/right of the seat. The lever allows for
adjustment forward or rearward of the operator’s
seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Seat Tilt Knob (Not shown)
The seat tilt knob is located on the left side of the
seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on adjusting the seat tilt.
Arm Rest Height Knobs (Not shown,
If equipped)
The arm height knobs are located under the seat
arms and can be used to adjust the height of the
arm rests. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section
for instructions on adjusting the arm rest position.
Mechanical Suspension Mechanism (Not
shown, if equipped)
The mechanical suspension mechanism is located
on the front of the seat and can adjust the weight/
ride adjustment for operators in the 125- to
275-pound weight range. Refer to the Assembly
& Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the
mechanical suspension mechanism.
CHOKE
ON
OFF
P
Lumbar Support Lever (Not shown,
if equipped)
The lumbar support lever is located on the right
side of the seat on the seat back. Refer to the
Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the lumbar support.
Seat Prop (Not shown)
The seat prop is located on the left, rear side of the
operator’s seat. It is used to prop the seat forward.
Seat Latch (Not shown)
The seat latch is located below the rear, center
of the operator’s seat. The latch is used to secure
the seat into the operating position. Lift the latch
and tilt the seat forward to access the area under
the seat.
Deck Height Index
4.50"
3.
5
0"
2.50"
1.
5
0"
4.75"
3.75"
2.75
"
1.75"
5
"
4
"
3"
2"
1"
3.25"
4.25"
2.25
"
1.2
5
"
The deck height index consists of several holes
located on the left of the foot platform. Each hole
corresponds to a 1/4” change in the deck height
position ranging from 1” at the lowest notch to 5”
at the highest notch.
Deck Lift Pedal
The deck lift pedal is located on the right front
corner of the foot platform, and is used to raise
and lower the mowing deck.
To raise the mowing deck to the transport
position, push the pedal all the way forward until
the deck transportation lock snaps into position.
To remove the deck from the transport position
push forward on the deck lift pedal and pull up on
the deck lock rod. To position the deck push the
pedal all the way forward, remove the clevis pin,
reinsert it in the desired cutting height and slowly
release pressure on the pedal until you reach the
clevis pin.
Transport Lock (Not shown)
The transport lock is located
on the left side of the
operator’s seat and is used to
lock the deck in the transport
position. Press down on the
deck lift pedal and lift up on
the deck lift release lever to
release the deck.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
(Not shown, if equipped)
The 500 series is not equipped with a transmission
oil expansion reservoir, the 700 and 900 series
are equipped with the transmission oil expansion
reservoir. The transmission oil expansion
reservoir is connected by hoses to the RH and LH
transmission assemblies, and is located under the
seat. The function of the reservoir is to hold the
natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as
the transmission warms up during operation. DO
NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
Under normal operating conditions, no oil should
be added to the reservoir. The COLD oil level
should be approximately 1/4” above the bottom of
the reservoir.
TRANSPORT FLOAT
LOCK TRANSPORT
Note: Prior to the initial operation of the tractor,
the oil level in the reservoir may be slightly higher
than the maximum due to air in the oil lines.
Operation of the tractor will eventually purge the
air from the lines and the oil level will settle to
the maximum.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located between the fuel tank
and the control panel to the right of the seat.
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ROPS Positions
Refer to Figure 3-2 and the following descriptions
and uses for the three (3) positions for the ROPS.
Transport Position
Transport with
Bagger Position
Operation Position
Figure 3-2
• TRANSPORT: Only to be used when
transporting the tractor or when they need
to be momentarily folded-down to avoid
contact with items such as tree limbs, clothes
lines, guy wires, utility poles, buildings, etc.
• TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER: Allows for the
ROPS to be lowered for situations outlined
for the TRANSPORT position when the tractor
is equipped with a bagger.
• OPERATION: The ROPS should always be
in this position when operating unless
the situations involved outlined in the
TRANSPORT and TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER
descriptions arise.
1. To change the position of the ROPS, pull
slightly up/push forward on the upper ROPS
to relieve any tension on the locking pin
(a) and rotate the locking pin (a) from the
LOCKED (b) position into the ADJUSTMENT
(c) position. Repeat the procedure for
the locking pin on the opposite side. See
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
2. Move the ROPS into the desired position.
The three positions are TRANSPORT position,
TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER position and
OPERATION position. See Figure 3-2.
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