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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the
clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. To
release the parking brake, depress and release the
clutch-brake pedal while pushing down on the parking
brake knob. The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running.
See Figure 12.
Figure 12
Relief Valve
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 in the rear of the
tractor between the wheels. See Figure 13.
To operate the relief valve, place the hydrostatic control
lever in neutral and release the parking brake. Move the
lever from the lock position into the slot to relieve the
hydraulic pump. Make sure to release the lever to the
lock position before operating the engine.
Figure 13
Lift Lever
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
See Figure 14.
NOTE: The lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP
position when starting the engine, when shifting into
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Figure 14
Optional Features
NOTE: The controls listed below are optional features
and many tractor models may not be equipped with one
or more of these. Please use information pertinent to
your lawn tractor.
Indicator Lights
If your unit is equipped with indicator lights, two or three
indicator lights are located in the dash panel. If a light
illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed
as follows.
Clutch: Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO: Place lift lever in the Blades Stop position.
Oil (Vanguard Twin and Intek Twin Engines Only).
Check the crankcase oil level and add oil as required.
Deck Lift Indicator
The deck lift indicator (if so equipped) marks the
position being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever
position desired, press the indicator lever outward,
move it to the position immediately below the lift lever
and release the indicator lever.
Light Switch
The head lamps are operated by pushing the light
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running.
Ammeter
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. While the engine starts, the ammeter will
register on the discharging side. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is running
fast and the battery is not yet completely charged. With
a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the
ammeter will not show a charge.
Parking Brake
Knob
Relief Valve
Lift Lever
Deck Lift
Indicator