Full Product Manual
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OPERATION
F. FUEL CAP
Turn the fuel cap counter clockwise and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is
tethered to the mower to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the fuel cap
from the mower. Fill tank to 1/2” (12.7 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck,
allowing some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the fuel cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn clockwise until the
cap clicks at least two times to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the
fuel tank after removing.
WARNING
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from
recently running, allow to cool for at least five minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.
G. FUEL GAUGE IF EQUIPPED
There is a fuel gauge on top of the tank to the left of the operator’s platform.
H. MIL LIGHT IF EQUIPPED
The Multifunction Indicator Light (MIL) (if equipped) provides diagnostic information
for the engine. If the MIL lights up and/or flashes see the service manual or contact
your service center.
I. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
NOTE: When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Throttle Control Lever - Push the throttle control lever forward to increase the engine
speed. The mower is designed to operate with the throttle control lever at full
throttle (FAST) when the mower is being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control lever rearward to decrease the engine speed (SLOW) .
J. POWER TAKEOFF PTO ELECTRIC PTO
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the
bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage the
clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the “OFF” position when starting the
engine.
K. IGNITION SWITCH
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The ignition switch has three positions:
STOP — The engine and electrical system is turned off.
RUN — The riding mower electrical system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key
immediately when the engine starts, the key will automatically return to “Run”
position.
Note: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove key from the
ignition switch when mower is not in use.
L. HOUR METER & LCD SERVICE
MINDER IF EQUIPPED
The LCD service minder will remind the
operator of maintenance intervals for
changing the engine oil, air filter service,
low engine oil and low battery warnings.
When the key is rotated out of the STOP
position but is not in the START position, the
LCD service minder & hour meter will briefly
display the battery voltage, followed by the mower’s accumulated hours.
Note: When the ignition key is out of the STOP position the hourglass symbol
is illuminated/blinks to indicate it is recording the hours of mower operation,
regardless of whether the engine has been started.
• Change Oil - The LCD screen will alternate the letters “CHG”, followed by “OIL”,
followed by “SOON”, followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CHG/OIL/
SOON/TIME” will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches
50 hours. This oil service minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the
interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual
• Low Oil - The LCD screen will alternate the letters “LO” followed by “OIL”,
followed by the meter’s accumulated time, which indicates the engine has low
oil pressure. This is common when starting an engine. The indicator will remain
active until the engine sufficiently builds pressure after starting. If it remains
on with the engine at full speed and after a few minutes of operation, stop the
mower immediately and check the engine oil level and add as instructed in the
Engine Operator’s Manual. If the oil level is correct and the indicator persists,
contact an authorized service dealer.
NOTE: The low oil pressure function only works if the engine is equipped with an oil
pressure switch.
• Low Battery - At startup, the battery voltage will briefly display, then changes
to accumulated hours. The letters “LO” followed by the letters “BATT” will
display, followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “LO/BATT/TIME” is
displayed on the LCD when the voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this
occurs, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s charging system is
not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the
Product Care section of this manual or have the charging system checked by
your local service dealer.
• Air Filter Service - The LCD screen will display the letters “CLN” followed by the
letters “AIR”, followed by “FILT”, followed by the meter’s accumulated time.
“CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME” will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter
reaches 25 hours. This air filter service minder time interval will be every 25
hours. On intervals that are common with oil service, the oil message will be
displayed first followed by the air filter message.
M. ACCESSORY SWITCH/POWER BAGGER ASSIST/12 VOLT ACCESSORIES
RECEPTACLES
The receptacles for optional accessories are on the control panel and right side of
mower. The receptacles are for a 12 volt outlet and head light.
N. HEADLIGHTS NOT SHOWN/IF EQUIPPED
The headlight located in front of the control panel. The headlights are ON whenever
the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position and OFF when the ignition key is
moved to the STOP position.