MTD 5234D Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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H. Hand Holds
Hand holds are built into both the left and right hand
fender covers. The handles can be used to assist in
mounting and dismounting the tractor.
J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever
The 4WD shift lever is located on the right fender.
This lever is used to engage the transmission drive
that powers the front transaxle. Push the lever
forward to engage the 4WD, and pull the lever
rearward to disengage.
K. Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever is located on the right fender.
This lever is used to raise and lower the three point
hitch lift arms.
Move the lift lever fully rearward to raise the lift
arms.
Move the lift lever forward to lower the lift arms.
Move the lift lever fully forward and inward to
lock in the float position.
L. Cup Holder
The cup holder is located on the right fender.
M. Amber Hazard Lights
The hazard lights are located on each side of the
ROPS. The lights illuminate in a flashing mode
when the hazard light switch is turned on. Always
use the hazard lights when it is necessary to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.
N. Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located at the right/
front of the seat. This lever is used to adjust the
seat forward or backward.
O. Seat Belt
The seat belt, when properly adjusted and used in
conjunction with the Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS), can greatly reduce the risk of serious
injury or death to the operator if an accidental
tractor overturn occurs.
WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if
the ROPS structure has been removed
from the tractor.
P. Fuel Fill Cap
The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside
the operator’s seat.
Q. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever
The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the left
fender. The lever has two speed range settings and
a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into
either the high or low range prior to depressing the
forward or reverse pedal to drive the tractor.
Push the lever forward to shift into the high
range.
Pull the lever rearward to shift into the low
range.
Move the lever to the center position to shift
into the neutral position.
WARNING: Never attempt to shift the
Hi/Lo range lever when the tractor is in
motion.
R. PTO Reverse Override Switch
The PTO reverse override switch is located on the
left fender. Depress the front of the switch to
engage the override which allows the PTO to
operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse
direction. Once activated, this function remains
activated until the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position for a duration of at least 20
seconds, regardless of the number of times the
PTO is turned off using the PTO switch.
WARNING: Use EXTREME caution
when operating PTO driven attach-
ments while traveling in the reverse
direction.
S. Parking Brake Lever
Figure 7
The parking brake lever is located below the
steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake
pedal fully depressed, push the parking brake lever
downward and release the brake pedal to lock the
parking brake.
Parking
Brake
Symbol