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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON
The cruise control button is located on
the tractor dash panel to the left of the
ignition switch. Push the cruise control
button while traveling forward at a
desired speed. While holding the
button in, release pressure from the
AutoDrive
™
pedal. This will engage the
cruise control and allow the tractor to
remain at that speed without applying
pressure to the AutoDrive
™
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal or the
AutoDrive
™
pedal to deactivate cruise
control. Refer to the OPERATION section of this
manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise
control feature.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
To adjust the seat forward or backward, 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
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more
detailed instructions.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to
the left of the seat, just to the rear of the shift lever.
WARNING: Never operate the tractor
under the influence of alcoholic beverages
or drugs of any kind. Doing so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD
Service Dealer in your area. The safety interlock
system prevents the engine from cranking or starting
unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• The safety interlock system will automatically
shut off the engine if the operator leaves the
seat before engaging the brake lock.
• The safety interlock system will automatically
shut off the engine if the operator leaves the
seat with the PTO switch in the engaged (ON)
position, regardless of whether the brake lock
is engaged. The PTO switch must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position to restart the
engine.
• The safety interlock system will automatically
shut off the PTO if the PTO switch is moved
into the engaged (ON) position with the shift
lever in the REVERSE position.
WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass
or disconnect the tractor’s safety interlock.
Doing so could result in serious personal
injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
Tampering with or attempting to
bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any
way WILL void your warranty.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING