ReverseCaution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE:Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
Driving TheTractor
_ ARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating 1.
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do 2.
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE:
NOTE:The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-1.
Indicator NO CHILDRENAROUND
REVERSE PUSH
Light BUTTON
* ii Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Lightly pressthe brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST(rabbit) position.
To travel FORWARD,slowly press the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward until the desired speed isachieved.
See Fig. 5-2.
To travel in REVERSE,check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired
speed isachieved. SeeFig. 5-2.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
pivoting the drive pedal from forward to reverse or
vice versa.
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Figure 5-1
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Figure 5-2
_ ARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob 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.
SECTION 5 -- OPERATION
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