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Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the RH
console to the right of the operator's seat.
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
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the
key from the ignition switch when the riding mower is not in use.
Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located
beneath the frame platform, just inside each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions,
which allows the riding mower to be pushed short distances by hand. Refer to the
Assembly section for instructions on using the bypass feature.
Never tow your riding mower. Towing the riding mower with the rear
wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. Turn the fill cap
approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the
riding mower to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the riding
mower.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approximately 1⁄4 turn
clockwise to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after
removing.
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot
from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline splashing onto a hot engine could cause a fire.
Hour Meter/Indicator Panel
The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH
console to the left of the operator's seat.
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that the riding
mower has been operated in the digital display
(tenths of an hour — rightmost digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to
the RUN
position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure
all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in
this manual and the engine manual.
When key is turned to the RUN
illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to
the accumulated hours.
CAUTION
WARNING
HOURS 1/10
position, the battery indicator light briefly
OPERATION
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for
changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash, CHG; OIL and the recorded
hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance
interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash
as described for five minutes every time the riding mower's engine is started during
this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the Service
and Maintenance section of this operator's manual.
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it
turned to the RUN
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts,
and the voltage is displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display come on
during operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or
call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule riding mower inspection service from Sears Parts
& Repair.
Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the indicator comes on while
the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes.
Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Call 1-800-659-5917 to
schedule service from Sears Parts & Repair.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is
in the RUN
PTO Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the ENGAGED
position and the ignition switch is turned to the START
indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START
position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to the DISENGAGED position.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISENGAGED position
and the ignition switch is turned to the START
if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START
necessary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the START
position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are in a position other than the
fully out in neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.
Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is located on the LH console to the left of
the operator's seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine
speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle/choke control handle forward to increase the
engine speed. The riding mower is designed to operate with the
throttle/choke control in the FAST
mower is being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle/choke control handle rearward to decrease the
engine speed.
When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into
the CHOKE
position.
After starting and warming the engine, move the control handle rearward until you
feel it move past the choke detent.
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position.
position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
position. Check this indicator
position when the riding
position. Check this
position. If
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