Content Source: 2021 GENERAL 1000 Tractor Owner’s Manual (9939844 R01) > Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Switches

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is a four-position, key-operated switch. The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF position.

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 OFF

Turn the key to the OFF position to stop the engine. Electrical circuits are off.
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 LIGHTS ON

All lights are on. Electrical circuits are on. Electrical equipment can be used.
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 POSITION LIGHTS ON

The headlights are off. Position lights are on. Electrical equipment can be used.
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 START

Turn the key to the START position to engage the electric starter. See the Starting the Engine section for details.

Driveline Mode Switch

The Driveline Mode Switch has three positions: All Wheel Drive (AWD), Differential Lock/Two Wheel Drive (2WD) and Off (Turf Mode).

  • AWD: Press the top of the switch to engage All Wheel Drive (AWD).
  • 2WD: Move the switch to the center position to lock the differential and operate in two wheel drive (2WD).
  • TURF Mode: Press the bottom of the switch for Turf Mode (unlocked differential power). In Turf Mode, the rear drive wheels operate independently (1WD) depending on tire traction. This mode of operation is well suited to turf driving or when active traction is not needed.

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Winch Switch (if equipped)

Press the top of the rocker switch to spool line out from the winch. Press the bottom of the rocker switch to spool line in to the winch. Move the rocker switch to the center position to stop spooling.

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Hazard Switch

Push the hazard warnings switch to cause all turn signal lights to flash simultaneously. Use this feature to alert others of an emergency or other situation requiring caution.

Push the hazard warnings switch to cause all turn signal lights to flash simultaneously. Use this feature to alert others of an emergency or other situation requiring caution.

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Turn Signal Lever

Before turning, activate a turn signal to alert others of your intentions. Check turn signal lamps before each ride.
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The key must be in the ON position to activate the turn signals.

  • Move the turn signal lever downward to signal a left turn. The left turn signal lamps in the taillight and below the front headlight will flash. The turn signal indicator in the gauge will also flash.
  • Move the lever upward to signal a right turn. The right signal lamps and indicator will flash.
  • Return the lever to the center position to end the signal.
  • Activate the horn switch by pressing on the end of the turn signal lever. See the Horn Switch section for details.

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