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PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s
engine, move PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.
Oil
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate’s during operation,
while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and
check the crankcase oil level as instructed in this manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate’s during operation,
while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge
or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient
amperage. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual
for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging
system checked by your service dealer.
Ammeter (If So Equipped)
On models without a Systems Indicator Monitor, an ammeter
will exist. The ammeter measures the electrical output of the
engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions,
with engine at full throttle, the ammeter should indicate positive
charge.
Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob (If So Equipped)
To engage the power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available)
attachments on models equipped
with an electric PTO, pull outward
on the PTO (Blade Engage) knob.
Push the PTO (Blade Engage) knob
inward to disengage the power to
the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage)
knob must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the
engine, when traveling in reverse
and if the operator leaves the seat.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
The PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the
dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments; move the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever rearward to disengage the power to the
attachments.
NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Seat Adjustment Lever (If So Equipped)
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped with a
quick-adjust seat, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and
reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable
position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the
seat in place. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this
manual for more detailed instructions on all seat adjustments.
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