Using the park brake, Locking park brake, Unlocking park brake – John Deere Tractor 100 Series OMG X23532 J0 User Manual

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OPERATING

3. Engage attachment engagement switch or lever to start attachment.

4. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders.

5. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal for automatic
transmission or moving gear shift lever to R (reverse) position for gear
transmission.

Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If attachment or
engine continues to operate as machine begins travel in reverse, do not
continue to operate machine.

Using the Park Brake

Locking park brake:

1. Push and hold brake pedal down.

2. Pull park brake lever up to lock park brake.

3. Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever
should stay locked.

Unlocking park brake:

1. Push and hold brake pedal down.

2. Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake.

3. Release brake pedal.

Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder

MX46482

• The hour meter (A) shows the number of hours the engine has run. The
service reminder will indicate that a general lubrication (B) or mower/
engine (C) service interval has been reached. When service is required,
the service reminder will flash for one hour. Follow the service timetable
on the maintenance schedule located under the seat. For specific service

procedures, see the Service section of this manual.

• Turn the key to STOP position when not using the machine.

• Hour meter cannot be reset.

Using Key Switch and Headlights

M94336a

A- STOP Position

B- Headlights On Position

C- Run Position

D- Start Position

Engine Off

NOTE: Headlights will drain the battery rapidly if key switch is left in
headlights on position (B) with the engine off.

• To turn headlights on, turn key switch to headlights on position (B).

• To turn headlights off, turn key switch to STOP position (A).

Engine On

• To turn headlights on, start engine, then turn key switch from run position
(C) to headlights on position (B).

• To turn headlights off, turn key switch from headlights on position (B) to
run position (C).

Starting the Engine

1. On automatic models: Make sure bypass valve lever is pushed in.

2. Sit in seat.

3. Make sure mower is disengaged. (See Engaging and Disengaging
Mower in the OPERATING section.)

4. Lock the park brake.

5. For gear models, put transmission in neutral.

6. Check starting conditions:

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.

Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating
blades.

Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine.

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may

attempt to move or operate an unattended machine.

Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the
machine unattended.

A

B

C

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged
if the bypass valve lever is not pushed back to operating position
before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the
machine with the bypass valve lever in the push position.

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even
with doors or windows opened.

Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.

A

B

C

D

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