13Section 3 — controlS & operation
Reverse Drive Pedal
The reverse drive pedal is located
on the right side of the tractor, to
the right of the forward drive pedal,
along the running board. Ground
speed is also controlled with the
reverse drive pedal. The further
downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the
tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original/neutral position when it’s not pressed.
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 and to
the right of the seat for SD models, or on the right
side of the seat for SDL models. 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.
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.
Self-Leveling Seat (Not Shown, If
Equipped)
The Self-Leveling seat lever is located on the frame
at the base of the seat. Refer to the Assembly &
Set-Up section for instructions on locking and
unlocking the self-leveling seat.
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 operators seat on SD models. For SDL models,
the latch is located on either side of the rear of the
seat. The latch is used to secure the seat into the
operating position. Lift the latch and tilt the seat
forward 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 ⁄” change in the deck height
position ranging from 1” at the lowest notch to 5”
at the highest notch.
Deck Lift
Deck Lift Pedal (If Equipped)
The deck lift pedal is located on the left 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 and reinsert it in the
desired cutting height and slowly release pressure
on the pedal until you reach the clevis pin.
Electric Deck Lift (If Equipped)
The electric deck lift switch is located in the middle
receptacle of the accessory switch receptacles and
is used to raise and lower the deck.
Transport Lock (If Equipped)
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 equipped with an integrated
transmission oil expansion reservoir on both the LH
and RH transmission assemblies. The 700 and 900
series are equipped with a transmission oil expansion
reservoir located under the seat and it is connected
by hoses to the RH and LH transmission assemblies.
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 ⁄” above the bottom of
the reservoir on 700 and 900 models and ⁄” up
the dipstick on 500 models. See the Product Care
section of this manual for more information on the
transmission oil expansion reservoirs.
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.
Steering Column Adjustment Lever
The steering column adjustment lever is located
on the right side of the steering column. To
adjust the column pull up on the steering column
TRANSPORT FLOAT
LOCK TRANSPORT
adjustment lever (a) and move the steering column
up into the desired position. Release the steering
column adjustment lever (a) to secure the steering
column in the desired position. Refer to Figure 2-5
in Assembly & Set-Up.
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
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