MTD WHITE GT-185 - Clutch-Brake Pedal and Parking Brake; Relief Valve Operation

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
tractor. See figure 13. Depressing the pedal dis¬
engages the engine from the hydrostatic transmission
and applies the brake.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and pull up the parking brake knob. It will stay in
the raised position. To release the parking brake,
depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See
figure 15.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
A hydrostatic relief valve is provided so the unit can be
moved without the engine running. The lever which
operates the relief valve is located on the console. See
figure 16.
To operate the relief valve, place the hydrostatic
control lever in neutral, release the parking brake,
push the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be
certain to release the lever by pushing it to the left
before operating the engine.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH
Push = OFF
Pull = ON
FIGURE 16.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be in OFF position when
starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if
the operator leaves the seat.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
The unit is equipped with three indicator lights, located
on the dash panel. See figure 16. If a light illuminates
when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
CLUTCH—Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO—Disengage the PTO.
OIL—Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as
required.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
or other attachments.
B. DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR
The deck height adjustment indicator is used to mark
the cutting height. To select a cutting height, place the
lift lever in the highest position. Dial the height you
desire; pull the lift lever out of the notch in the index
bracket and lower the handle to the desired position.
Place the lift lever into the closest notch in the index
bracket.
Turn the deck height adjustment indicator clockwise for
a higher cutting height; turn it counterclockwise for a
lower cutting height.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to change the deck
height adjustment indicator when the lift handle is
locked in a notch on the index bracket.
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