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Hour Meter:

This unit is equipped with an hour

meter that records the number of hours that the engine has

been run.

PTO (Power Take Off) Switch:

The PTO switch

engages and disengages the mower blades. Pull UP on the

switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.

Ignition Switch:

The ignition switch starts and stops the

engine, it has three positions:

OFF:

Stops the

engine and shuts

off the electrical

system.

RUN:

Allows the

engine to run

and powers the

electrical system.

START:

Cranks

the engine for

starting.

Note:

Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with

the engine stopped—this drains the battery.

Transmission Oil Fill:

Transmission oil is added through the

hydraulic oil tanks. It also serves as extra holding capacity

for oil as the transmissions heat up and the hydraulic oil

expands. See

Check / Fill Transmission Oil

for oil level check

and fill procedures.

Transmission Release Levers:

Symbol

Control Name

Transmission Release Levers

Transmission Release Levers

(Models with Suspension)

Each transmission is equipped with a transmission release

lever. These levers deactivate the transmissions so that the

unit can be pushed by hand. Both transmission release levers

must be in the same position whether you are driving the

unit or pushing it by hand. See

Pushing the Unit by Hand

for

operational information and control location.

Fuel Level Gauge:

Displays the fuel level in the

tank.

Fuel Tank Cap:

To remove the cap, turn

counter-clockwise

.

Seat Adjustment Hardware:

The position of the seat can be

adjusted forwards or backwards to meet the comfort needs

of the operator. See

Seat Adjustment

for instructions on

adjusting the seat position.

Dual USB Charging Port:

Open the top doors to access the

two (2) USB charging ports. The USB port provides a total

current of up to 3.15 amps and its center LED indicates when

charging is in process. The ignition switch must be in the

RUN position for charging.

Deck Washout Port:

The washout port allows you to connect

a typical garden hose to the left-hand side of the mower deck

to remove grass and debris from the underside. See

Washing

the Mower Deck

for instructions on how to use the washout

port.

Ground Speed Control Levers:

These levers control the

ground speed and direction of the zero-turn riding mower.

A.

Forward

B.

Neutral

C.

Reverse

D.

Parking Brake Engaged

The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right

lever controls the right rear drive wheel and engages the

parking brake.

Moving a lever forward from the NEUTRAL position (A)

increases the FORWARD (B) speed of the associated wheel

and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE (C)

speed.

Tilting the ground speed control levers outwards from the

NEUTRAL position will engage the parking brake (D). Tilting

the ground speed control levers in towards the NEUTRAL

position will disengage the parking brake.

Note:

The further a lever is moved away from the neutral

position, the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the

Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice

section for

steering instructions.

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