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OPERATION
Driving The Tractor
WARNING
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle
into the FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal (a) forward until the
desired speed is achieved. See Figure 25.
Figure 25
3. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the
reverse drive pedal (b) until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 25.
WARNING
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in
motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before changing from
forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO in the
DISENGAGED (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may
operate the tractor safely.
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause
serious injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the
slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving
up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping
the tractor over backward.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Note: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal completely down with your left foot and hold it in that
position.
2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that
position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever.
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it
doesn’t, the parking brake is not engaged. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the parking
brake.
To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal .
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING
Do no attempt to engage the cruise control lever while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired
speed is achieved.
2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that
position.
3. Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever .
After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain in the down position
and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. If it doesn’t, the cruise control
is not engaged. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the forward drive pedal or the brake
pedal.
Note: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing
ground speed.
To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when cruise control is
engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage and bring the tractor to a complete
stop. Then slowly press the reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in
reverse.
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