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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 27)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. While engine is running, any attempt by the
op er a tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and
centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from
hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on
rough, rolling terrain or hills.
• Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT".)
• Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch
control.
NOTE: The attachment clutch will not engage if the bagger
assembly is not properly closed. The blade switch symbol
(EE) will be lit solid if the attachment clutch control is put
into the "ENGAGED" position while the bagger assembly
is not properly closed.
• Move attachment clutch switch to the "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Close bagger assembly properly before continuing.
If bagger assembly will not close properly, adjust bagger
spring latch. See "TO INSTALL BAGGER SPRING LATCH"
in the Assembly section of this manual.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without
either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers
so equipped, or the deflector chute in place.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
Fig. 27
EE
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
(See Fig. 28)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to mow in the reverse
direction without first pressing the ROS button (G) will stop
mower blades. Ensure the transmission is in the neutral
position, move the attachment clutch control to the disen-
gaged position, and then back into the engaged position
before continuing with ROS operation.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Allowing re-
verse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should
only be done when the operator decides it is necessary
to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
• With engine running, depress brake pedal all the way
down.
• Press ROS button (G) and ensure the ROS button is lit.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Release brake pedal and depress reverse drive pedal
to start movement.
• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, press the
ROS button to return to normal operation. The ROS
button should no longer be lit.
Fig. 28
G
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set-
ting.
• Make all turns slowly.
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