Full Product Manual

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OPERATION
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Note: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
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Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (A)
WARNING
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop tractor and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
The vehicle control module (VCM) is located on the
right side of the dash.
The VCM is the location of several control buttons
for your tractor. The VCM includes the START/STOP
button, PTO (blades ON/OFF) button , Reverse
Caution Mode (RCM) button, Headlight button,
Cruise Control button, LCD Screen and the Battery
Level Indicator.
CAUTION
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock
Switches and Starting The Tractor in the Operation section of this
manual for detailed instructions regarding the VCM and operating the
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Start/Stop Button
Located on the VCM, the start/stop button is used to start and stop the
tractor.
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PTO (Blades ON/OFF) Button
Located on the VCM, the PTO button is used to operate the blades. To
engage the cutting deck (blades ON), press and hold the PTO button for
one second. The green indicator light below the PTO button is ON and the
LCD Screen displays “CUT DECK ON” for two (2) seconds then returns to the hour
meter. Pressing the PTO button again will disengage the cutting deck (Blades OFF).
The green indicator light below the PTO button is OFF.
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) Button
Located on the VCM, the RCM button allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blade(s) engaged (ON). To activate the RCM, press and
hold the RCM button down for three seconds. When activated, the red
indicator light is illuminated. To de-activate the RCM, press the RCM button again.
When the RCM is not activated, the red indicator light is not illuminated. Refer to
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) for more information on operating the tractor in the
reverse caution mode.
Note: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while
backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.
Headlight Button
Located on the VCM the headlight button is used to turn the headlights
on or off.
Cruise Control Button
Located on the VCM, pressing the cruise control button while the
tractor is in motion allows the tractor to remain at a constant ground
speed without applying pressure to the forward drive pedal, the LCD
Screen displays “CRUISE ON” when the cruise control is activated. The
cruise control can be disengaged by pressing either the cruise control
button, the brake pedal or the forward drive pedal.
Note: Cruise control will not engage 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.
Note: Cruise control will not engage in reverse.
LCD Screen & Battery Level Indicator
Located on the VCM, the LCD display & battery level indicator are used to provide
instructions, warnings and information about your tractor systems and the battery
level of your tractor.
Key Switch (B)
The key switch is located on the left side of the dash and powers
the VCM when the key is in the ON (I) position. The tractor cannot
be started unless the key is in the ON (I) position and the START/
STOP button is depressed. Turning the key to the OFF (O) position
turns the tractor off.
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Note: Before your tractor can be started, the safety label covering
the key switch must be removed. This label is in place to prevent
unintended starting when the tractor is on display. Peel off the
label to access the key switch.