Yard-Man 615 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

MODEL 615

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTB LLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-01628

(12/29/2004)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Customer Support

Important Safe Operation Practices

Tractor Set-Up Know Your Lawn Tractor

Operating Your Lawn Tractor Making Adjustments

Page Content Page

2 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 19

3 Service 20 8 Off-Season Storage 24

10 Attachments & Accessories 24 13 Troubleshooting 25

17 Illustrated Parts List 27

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. Itwill help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate under the seat of the

tractor and copy the information in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below.

This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

YaRD,MaN}/(MToLLC

www.yardrnan.corn 330-220-4683

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH 44136

800-800-7318

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMERSUPPORT

Please doNOTreturnthe unitto theretailerfromwhereit waspurchased,withoutfirst contactingCustomerSupport.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit yardman.corn for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is

immediately available.

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/ooking for could be just a mouse crick aw_y!

To reach the Customer Support Line, please call 1-800-800-7310.

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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to

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performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, at the end of this manual, for more information.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger

the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.

,_ WARNING: The Battery and Engine Exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery and posts contain lead; wash hands after handling.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

this machine. Children 14 years old and over

should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets

at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and

the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a

wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to

the eyes.

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-

fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never

operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)

can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,

walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on

any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over

accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop

before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key before

dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit

could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The

unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,door openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious injury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletelyandshiftintoneutralbefore attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

tomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,

pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleaves maycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildupon

themowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

forthismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.

Read,understandandfollowallinstructions providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryor

attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers

fromseriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactan

authorizedMTDservicedealerforassistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or ifyou feel uneasy on it,do not mow

it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of

this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could

result.

DO:

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve

stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- speeding may cause the operator to lose control of

the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes

greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed

up, braking and steering ability are reduced,

attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last

saw them.

a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downforsmallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously

injuredorinterferewithsafemachine

operation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachild whomayrunintothemachine.

f. Toavoidback-overaccidents,always

disengagethecuttingblade(s)before shiftingintoreverse.The"Reverse

CautionMode" should not be used when

children or others are around.

g. Keep children away from hot or running

engines. They can suffer burns from a hot

muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

the machine. Children 14 years old and over should

read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

TOWING

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except

at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for

weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed

equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may

cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

To avoid personal injury or property damage

use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Neverfuel machine indoors. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tankto no more

than _/2inch below bottom of filler neck to

allow space for fuel expansion. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. Ifgasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move unit to another area.

Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean

up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel

soaked debris. I. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark or

pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

appliances. m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes

before storing.

GENERAL SERVICE:

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).

6. Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

7. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

8. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

9. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

10.Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andground againsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforanydamage.Repairthedamage beforestartingandoperating.

11.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsorrepairsto

themachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

12.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents

andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

13.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

14.Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

15.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

_, ARNING: YOURRESPONSIBILITYRestricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswhoread,

understandandfollowthewarningsandinstructionsinthismanualandonthemachine.

ROTAT|NG5LADES CAUSE

SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH

• DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENDROTHERSAHE

AROUND

• MEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVENWiTHBLADE(S)OFF.

• LOONDOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE

BACKING.

• MOWINGiNREVERSEiSNOTRECOMMENDED.

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SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

WARNING

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP

AttachingtheBatteryCables

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).

• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and

hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect itfrom

corrosion.

• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the

negative cable.

• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the

negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery

terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut.

• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.

,bberL _ _ IL /

",,oot 2

• With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering

shaft.

• Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See

Figure 2.

• Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"

into place. Steering

Wheel Cap

Hex Bolt

&Washer

Steering

Shaft

Figure I

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date

shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 22 of this manual prior to operating

the tractor.

AttachingTheSteeringWheel

• Ifthe steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

NOTE: There are two different styles of steering

wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model

Figure 2

AttachingTheSeat

If the seat for your tractor did not come attached, refer

to WARNING: and follow the applicable instructions

below to attach it.

NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either

fastened to the tractor seat's pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3.

1. Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket.

2. Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Figure 3.

WARNING: Before operating this machine,

make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back

on seat until fully engaged into stop.

Seat Stop

Tab--

Pivot Bracket

Figure 3

GasandOilFill-up

The gasoline tank islocated under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.

WARNING: Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

TirePressure

_, WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

Shipping Brace Warning

Tag

Figure 4

While holding the discharge chute with your left

hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index

finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for

packaging purposes only, must be removed

and discarded before operating your riding

mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of

throwing objects. Failure to operate riding

mower without the discharge cover in proper

operating position could result in serious

personal injury and/or property damage.

IdentifyingtheMulchPlug

The mulch plug can be found withinthe cutting deck's discharge opening.

NOTE: Refer to Mulchingon page 16 for more detailed

information and how to reinstafl mulch plug.

If you'd prefer to operate the cutting deck without

mulching, carefully remove the mulch plug and lower the discharge chute slowly. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation. See Figure 5.

Raise discharge

chute this way

ShippingBraceRemoval

_, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's

• Locate the shipping brace and warning tag found

engine is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace.

on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 4.

Deck Opening

Figure 5

SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR

I I

A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob G Cruise Control Button B Choke Control H Ignition Switch Module C Parking Brake Button I Brake Pedal D Cup Holder J Drive Pedal

E Hour Meter K Deck Lift Lever F Throttle Control Lever L Seat Adjustment Lever

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.

I I

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity,

ThrottleControl Lever

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of

the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the

speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the

throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with

the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle

lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Position

ChokeControl

The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel

and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the

choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids

in starting the engine. Refer to StartingThe Engineon page 14 of this manual for detailed starting

instructions.

BrakePedal

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must

be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when

starting the tractor.

Fast

Slow

(o)

Normal

MowingMode

Stop

Position

Start

Position

Figure 6

Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both SafetyInterlock Switcheson page 13 and StartingTheEngineon page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the

Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE

DrivePedal

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front

side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the upper portion of the drive pedal

forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Depress the lower

portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the

drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the

pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it's not

depressed.

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

IgnitionSwitchModule

WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 6.

SystemsIndicatorMonitor

Your tractor is equipped with an hour meter as part of the available systems indicator monitor. Locate the

monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 7.

Battery

Hour Meter

PTO--

1/lO

---

Figure 7

Oil

Brake

IftheBrakelightorPTOlightilluminateswhen attemptingtostarttheunit,proceedasfollows:

BRAKE-- Depressthebrakepedal. PTO-- MovePTOknobintothe

disengaged(OFF)position.

ItisnormalfortheOillightandtheBatterylight,ifso equipped,toilluminatewhiletheengineiscranking, butifeitherilluminate'swhiletheengineisrunning, proceedasfollows:

OIL-- Stopthetractorimmediatelyandcheck

thecrankcaseoillevelasinstructedin theBriggs& Stratton Operator/Owner

Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) included with your tractor.

BATTERY-- The battery is in need of a charge, or the

engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to

the MAINTENANCEsection of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure

or have the charging system checked by a Briggs & Stratton or Kohlerengine's

dealer.

The hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation.

ElectricPTO •

(PowerTake-off)Knob

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 knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling

in reverse and ff the operator leaves the seat.

SeatAdjustmentLever

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 SeatAdjustmenton page 18 of this

manual for more detailed instructions.

DeckLift Lever

Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

CupHolder

The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the

leftof the seat, just tothe rear of the shift lever.

To set the parking brake, fully

ParkingBrakeButton (Q)

depress the brake pedal and

push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking

your foot off the brake pedal.

Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay

depressed. To release the

parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return

to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator

leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

CruiseControlButton

models so equipped, is located

The cruise control button, on ;i_

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

drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that

speed without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to

deactivate cruise control. Refer to SettingtheCruise

Controlon page 15 this manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control feature.

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.

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