W. STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The steering column adjustment lever is located on the right side of the steering
column. To adjust the column pull up on the steering column adjustment lever and
move the steering column up into the desired position. Release the steering column
adjustment lever to secure the steering column in the desired position.
X. CUP HOLDER
The cup holder is located between the fuel tank and the control panel to the right of
the seat.
Y. ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) (IF EQUIPPED)
ROPS Position
Refer to Figure 23 and the following descriptions and uses for the three (3) positions
for the ROPS.
• TRANSPORT: Only to be used when transporting the mower or when they need
to be momentarily folded-down to avoid contact with items such as tree limbs,
clothes lines, guy wires, utility poles, buildings, etc.
• TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER: Allows for the ROPS to be lowered for situations
outlined for the TRANSPORT position when the mower is equipped with a bagger.
• OPERATION: The ROPS should always be in this position when operating
unless the situations outlined in the TRANSPORT and TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER
descriptions arise.
1. To change the position of the ROPS, pull slightly up/push forward on the upper
ROPS to relieve any tension on the locking pin (a) and rotate the locking pin
(a) from the LOCKED (b) position into the ADJUSTMENT (c) position. Repeat the
procedure for the locking pin on the opposite side (Figure 24).
Operation Position
Figure 23
c
b
(b)
a
Figure 24
OPERATION
2. Move the ROPS into the desired position. The three positions are TRANSPORT
position, TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER position and OPERATION position (Figure 23).
3. Rotate both locking pins into the LOCKED position. Move the upper ROPS slightly
until the locking pins are fully engaged in the LOCKED position.
Z. FUEL GAUGE(S)
There is a fuel gauge on top of each of the two
fuel tanks or a single gauge to the right of the
operator's seat on the RH console. The gauges
measure the fuel level in each tank.
AA. FUEL VALVES
1. Dual Valve Models (if equipped) - The fuel valves
are located near the rear of each fuel tank. The valves
control the fuel flow from the right and left tank and
also can shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve
counterclockwise to open the flow from the tank(s). Rotate
the valve clockwise to stop the flow from the tank(s). The fuel tanks can be
operated together, independently or shut the fuel flow off completely.
NOTE: If both tanks are on, and one is empty, the engine will not start. Be certain
to make sure both tanks have fuel or that the empty tank's fuel valve is closed.
2. Single Valve Models
(if equipped) - The fuel
valve is located on the right side of the mower, between the right fuel tank
and engine. The valve controls the fuel flow from the right and left tank and
can also shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve clockwise to open
the flow from the right tank (valve pointing at right tank). Rotate the valve
counterclockwise to open the flow from the left tank (valve pointing at left
tank). Rotate the valve halfway (valve pointing at operator's seat) to shut fuel
flow off completely.
NOTE: If fuel flow is shut off, the engine will not start.
AB. ACCESSORY SWITCH RECEPTACLES
The two receptacles (SD models) or one receptacle (SDL models) for optional
accessories are on the RH console. See the Replacement Parts and Accessories section
for information.
AC. WORK AND BEACON LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
Located in front of the two accessory switch receptacles on the RH console, this
three-way switch toggles between:
• Lights OFF (center position)
• Beacon Light ON (right position)
• Beacon Light and Work Lights ON (left position) (Figure 25).
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Beacon Light
Work Lights
Figure 25