E120 Tractor mowing
Steering wheel and controls
Instruments and controls
The contoured dash has clean, attractive styling:
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Controls are color coded and labeled for easy identification by the operator.
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Controls are logically placed and easy to reach.
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The hour meter makes it easy to tell when oil changes and other maintenance should be performed.
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The service reminder feature will indicate that a general lubrication or mower/engine service interval has been reached.
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When service is required, arrows will periodically flash for two hours.
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Functional design of the controls provides good appearance and a comfortable feel.
Side-by-side transmission control pedals
Hydro/automatic two-pedal speed/direction controls
Side-by-side foot pedals and cruise control lever
Side-by-side foot pedals control the speed and direction of travel:
- Automotive-type accelerator controls ensure easy operation.
- Operator can change direction without lifting foot off the platform.
- Large pedal surface gives superior operator comfort.
Cruise control (E120, E130, E150, E160, E170, and E180)
Cruise control lever
Cruise control is available on the E120, E130, E150, E160, E170, and E180:
- To engage, lift up on the cruise lever and hold until the foot is removed from the forward pedal.
- For emergency stop, the cruise control can be released by pushing on the brake pedal or the forward pedal.
Mower deck height adjustment
Mower deck height-adjustment lever
A spring-assisted, low-effort lift lever simplifies setting and adjusting the mower cut height:
Parking brake control
Parking brake lever
Brake/parking pedal
The parking brake control is conveniently located for easy access. It holds the brake pedal securely in the locked position.
Manual power take-off (PTO)
PTO engagement lever
The mower deck is engaged with an easy-to-see and easy-to-use yellow lever on the dashboard. Its placement on the right side leaves a lot of room on the left, the entry side of the tractor, for the operator to get on and off the tractor.
Reverse implement option (RIO)
RIO switch
Using RIO
CAUTION: Children or bystanders may be injured by rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:
- Carefully check the area around the machine.
- Disengage the mower before backing up.
NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is strongly discouraged. RIO should be used only when operating another attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged.
- Stop forward travel.
- Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders.
- Push and hold in the RIO switch while depressing the reverse pedal slightly for a hydrostatic transmission or moving the transmission shift lever to the rear slot (reverse) for a continuously variable transmission (CVT)/automatic transmission.
NOTE: If the engine and mower or other attachment stops while repositioning the machine, return the attachment engagement lever/switch to the off position. Start the engine and engage mower or other attachment. Begin again with step 2.
- Release the RIO switch and reposition the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.
- Resume forward travel. The mower or other attachment should continue operating.
- Repeat procedure to position the machine again.