X350 Tractor mowing

Steering wheel and controls (switch turned on to show display)

Steering wheel and controls (switch turned on to show display)

Controls

The contoured dash has clean, attractive styling and ergonomic controls for easy use:

Controls are color coded and labeled with English words for easy identification by the operator.
Controls are logically placed and easy to reach.
The power take-off (PTO) switch allows the operator to get fingers underneath it, like a T-handle, to pull up for easy activation.
The reverse implement option (RIO) switch is a yellow button.
The latch control on foot-lift models and hydraulic-lift control on power-lift models and the park brake latch are pivot levers for low effort.
Cruise control activation is handled by an automotive-style button.
Separate engine speed and choke controls make starting and warming up the engine easier in cold weather.
- The choke lever is spring loaded to eliminate the chance the tractor will be unintentionally operated with the choke partially closed.
Functional design of the throttle and choke controls provides good appearance and a comfortable feel.

Display panel

Display panel

Display panel illustration with descriptions

Display panel illustration with descriptions

Instrument display has the look and feel of a modern automobile. A power-up sequence cycles lights and gauges to indicate they are working:

Display features dark-cockpit design to minimize operator distractions.
Display is back lit for night visibility.
- Night visibility is especially useful with snow blower use.
Hour meter makes it easy to tell when oil changes and other maintenance should be performed.
Electronic fuel gauge provides real-time fuel level information.
- The X350R has a low fuel light, rather than a fuel gauge, to provide the operator with a noticeable warning when low on fuel.
A tachometer graphically displays engine speed.
- Target-zone graphics inform the operator of the engine speed range to use for best cut quality.
An indicator tells the operator when the PTO is operating.
Bright caution and stop lights capture the operator's attention when important information is on the instrument cluster.
- Damage can be prevented and repair costs can be reduced by addressing problems early.
Operators are advised of what the problem is if they attempt to operate the mower with unsatisfied PTO, seat, or park brake interlocks.
- The indicators are also useful to identify the reasons the PTO or engine may have shut off when an interlock is unsatisfied.
Operators are advised if battery voltage is low, normal, or excessive.
The service indicator light illuminates to indicate a diagnostic error code is stored.
- Onboard diagnostics provides trouble codes for use by trained technicians.
  - For example, a technician can test switch functionality and circuit continuity without tools.

Twin Touch™ foot control

Twin Touch foot control

Cruise control

Twin Touch foot pedals control the speed and direction of travel:

Automotive-type accelerator control ensures easy operation.
Operator can change direction without lifting foot off the platform.
Large pedal surface gives superior operator comfort.

Cruise control

Cruise control is standard equipment:

To engage, push the cruise-control button 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

Cut height adjusting knob

A rotary dial knob makes adjusting the mower cut height quick and easy:

Provides mower cut heights in 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) increments from 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Returns the mower deck to the same preset height each time it is lowered

Adjustable lift-assist spring

Lift-assist spring decals and adjusting bolt

Lift-assist spring decals and adjusting bolt

Close-up of lift-assist spring decal

NOTE: The adjustable lift-assist spring is standard equipment on tractors with manual foot-lift system that are shipped with the 48-in. (122-cm) and 54-in. (137-cm) side-discharge mowers, and an option for tractors shipped with 42-in. (107-cm) mowers. It is a recommended option for foot-lift tractors sold with the 42-in. (107-cm) mulch mower.

Lift-assist spring is provided on tractors shipped from the factory with a 48-in. (122-cm) or 54-in. (137-cm) side-discharge mower deck, except models with hydraulic lift, and a recommended option for tractors equipped with a 42-in. (107-cm) mulch mower to minimize lift effort.
- A spring-assist kit is available for other models for use with front equipment.
Lift effort can be easily adjusted by turning a bolt, located on the tractor front bumper, for optimum performance, depending on the equipment used (mower, front blade, snow blower, etc.).
The mower will not be inadvertently locked in the raised position when mowing through ditches.
When installing or removing a mower or front equipment raised by the foot-lift system, spring tension may be removed from the connection points by pulling rearward on the lift pedal and raising the lift latch to hold the pedal in the rearward position.

Storage tray under tractor seat

Exact Adjust tool is used to level mower deck

Exact Adjust tool is used to level mower deck

Storage for the onboard deck-leveling gauge and the Exact Adjust tool is provided in the storage tray under the tractor’s seat:

Exact Adjust ports on the fender deck allow for easy and accurate leveling of the mower deck for optimum mowing performance.

Deck-leveling gauge placed under deck

Deck-leveling gauge is placed at the appropriate location under the left rear, right rear, and front of the mower deck as the cut height is adjusted using the Exact Adjust tool and front draft arm adjusting nuts.

Foot-pedal lift system

Foot-pedal lift system

Pushing with the foot to raise the mower or implement is less strenuous for many operators than using a hand-lift lever:

The easy-to-use raised position lock operates similarly to the park brake lock.
The foot pedal is out of the way and not likely to catch on bushes and tree limbs when mowing.
The mower deck returns to the same preset height each time it is lowered.

RIO

Reverse implement switch

Mower engagement PTO switch

Parking brake control

Parking brake

Depressing the brake pedal applies internal wet-disk brakes, which provide better reliability and longer life than external brakes, for safe stopping.

The parking brake control is conveniently located for easy access. It holds the brake pedal securely in the locked position.

Electric PTO clutch is easy and convenient to use

Electric PTO switch

The heavy-duty electric PTO clutch is operated with a convenient dash-mounted switch.

Heavy-duty PTO clutch

PTO clutch

The PTO clutch is designed to operate through many on/off cycles.

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: Operating the mower while backing up 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. Allow attachment to run.
Look down and behind the machine to be sure that there are no bystanders.
Push and hold in the reverse implement switch while depressing the reverse pedal slightly.
NOTE: If the attachment stops while positioning the machine, return mower engagement (PTO) switch to off position. Repeat this procedure from the beginning.
Release the reverse implement switch and reposition the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.
Resume forward travel. The attachment should continue operating.
Repeat procedure to position the machine again.

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