Operator's Manual

PTO/Blade Engage Handle (If Equipped)
Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. Push forward on the
PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it. Pull the PTO/Blade
Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments.
NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine.
Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob (If 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.
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the
steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used
to engage the parking brake and the cruise control. Refer to
the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the parking brake.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s
fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so,
the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal
mowing ground speed.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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