Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed, and it has a
continuous-variable setting from the S LOW to F AST
position ( Figure 5 ).
Blade-Control Switch (Power
T akeoff)
The blade-control switch, represented by a
power-takeof f (PT O) symbol, engages and
disengages power to the mower blades ( Figure 5 ).
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the
engine has operated. It operates when the engine
is running. Use these times for scheduling regular
maintenance ( Figure 6 ).
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Figure 6
1. Safety-interlock symbols
3. Battery light
2. Hour meter
Safety-Interlock Indicators
There are symbols on the hour meter that indicate
with a black triangle that the interlock component is
positioned correctly ( Figure 6 ).
Battery-Indicator Light
If you turn the key switch to the O N position for a
few seconds, the battery voltage displays in the area
where the hours are normally displayed.
The battery light turns on when the key switch is
turned on and when the charge is below the correct
operating level ( Figure 6 ).
Electronic-Control Unit
Malfunction-Indicator Light
For Models with an EFI Engine Only
The electronic-control unit (ECU) continuously
monitors the operation of the EFI system.
If a problem or fault within the system is detected, the
malfunction-indicator light (MIL) illuminates.
The MIL is the red light located in the right console
panel.
Once the MIL illuminates, make initial troubleshooting
checks; refer to the MIL section under T roubleshooting
( page 74 ) .
If these checks do not correct the problem, further
diagnosis and servicing by an Authorized Service
Dealer is necessary .
Motion-Control Levers
Use the motion-control levers to drive the machine
forward, reverse, and turn either direction ( Figure 4 ).
Neutral-Lock Position
Move the motion-control levers outward from the
center to the N EUTRAL - LOCK position when exiting
the machine ( Figure 27 ). Always position the
motion-control levers into the N EUTRAL - LOCK position
when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Parking-Brake Lever
Whenever you shut of f the engine, engage the parking
brake to prevent accidental movement of the machine.
Fuel-Shutoff V alve
Close the fuel-shutof f valve when transporting or
storing the machine; refer to Using the Fuel-Shutof f
V alve ( page 32 ) .
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