Driving On Slopes
where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
⁄
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:
and hold it in that position.
2.
position.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Release pressure from the parking brake lever.4.
not engaged.
To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal .
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
right foot until the desired speed is achieved.
Lightly press the cruise control lever downward and hold it 2.
in that position.
Remove your foot from the drive pedal.
Release pressure from the cruise control lever4.
down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward
not engaged. Repeat
To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the drive pedal or
the brake pedal.
NOTE:
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
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then
slowly press the rear portion of the drive pedal with the ball of
your foot to travel in reverse.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then
place it in the notch best suited for your application.
Operating the Headlights
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