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OPERATION
Stopping the Tractor
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the tractor and remove the key. Thoroughly
inspect the tractor for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating.
1. If the cutting deck is engaged (blades ON), press the PTO button to
disengage the blades (blades OFF) and engage the parking brake.
2. Press the START/STOP button (you will hear one beep).
3. Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use by children or others.
Driving the Tractor
WARNING
• Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed, and sudden stops.
• Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first pressing the PTO
button to turn off the blade(s) and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, remove the key.
• Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a
back-over accident.
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the forward drive pedal until the desired
speed is reached.
3. To travel in REVERSE, slowly depress the reverse drive pedal until the desired
speed is reached.
4. The tractor is brought to a stop by releasing the forward or reverse drive
pedal and depressing the brake pedal.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, disengage the blade(s),
engage the parking brake, and remove the key.
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE button allows the tractor to be operated in reverse
with the blade(s) (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do NOT
operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
To use REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the seat.
1. Start the tractor as previously instructed.
2. Press and hold the RCM button down for three seconds until the red indicator
light illuminates. The red indicator will remain on as long as the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE is on.
3. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with
the cutting blade(s) (PTO) engaged.
4. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no
children or others are around. After resuming forward motion, press the RCM
button to return to normal mowing operation.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The RCM button is pressed again to turn off the mode (red indicator
turns off).
b. The operator leaves the seat.
c. The START/STOP button is pressed.
Operating the PTO
To operate the PTO (Blades ON/OFF) proceed as follows:
Press the PTO button for one second. When activated, the yellow indicator light
under the PTO button is ON (Blades ON). Press the PTO button again for one second,
yellow indicator light is OFF (Blades OFF).
Mowing
WARNING
• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers, children, and pets at least 75 feet (23 meters)
from the tractor while it is in operation. Keep bystanders, children,
and pets inside during operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters
the area.
• Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with
your tractor:
1. Do not mow or drive at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass
collector is installed.
2. For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut clockwise
with the discharge facing towards the center of your lawn. After the first
two laps, reverse the direction to discharge to the outside for the balance of
cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows
quickly in dry weather.
4. Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a
second time to get a clean cut.
5. Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and grass taller than 10”
(25.4 cm). Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
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