16 Section 4— controlS & FeatureS
PTO/Blade Engage Handle (Manual PTO tractors)
The PTO/blade engage handle is located on the right fender. 
Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other 
(separately available) attachments. See the Operation section for 
information and instructions on using the PTO.
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.
Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever
Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the steering 
wheel, the park brake/cruise control lever is used to engage the 
parking brake and the cruise control. Refer to the Operation section 
of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator 
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will 
automatically shut off.
NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s 
fastest ground speed.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine 
unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set the 
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key 
to prevent unintended starting.