REV D 3-8 604466
1. Check the torque of the ROPS mounting bolts. Tighten
the bolts to the correct torques as shown below if
necessary. Figure 3-8
2. Ins
pect the operator’s seat and the mounting parts for the
seat belt. Tighten the bolts to the correct torque as shown
below if necessary and replace parts that show wear or
damage.
3. Check the
seat latch to make sure it is secured and
functioning properly. Adjust or repair it as necessary.
Torque values are given below:
Ft-lbs. N-m
ROPS mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73. . . . 99
Seat belt mounting hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48. . . . 65
Mower Operation
This mower is equipped with the SmoothTrak™ steering
system. The following provides you with detailed information
on how to operate the mower efficiently.
Driving the mower
After starting engine, engage the steering control levers and
steer as follows:
To go forward, push steering
control levers forward an equal
distance (Figure 3-9).
To go in reverse, pull s
teering control levers rearward an
equal distance (Figure 3-9).
To turn left, mo
ve the right steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the left steering control lever.
To turn right, m
ove the left steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the right steering control lever.
(Figure 3-9)
Zero radius turn, m
ove one steering control lever forward
and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will
allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Figure 3-9)
To stop or decrease speed, mo
ve steering control levers to
neutral. When going forward pull back gently on steering
control levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on
steering control levers.
For emergency stop, when
traveling forward or rearward,
place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately.
To make a three point turn to the right, mo
ve the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right
steering control lever and start the turn. Next, pull back on the
steering control levers until they are past neutral and the
machine starts to go rearward. Pull the right steering control
lever farther rearward from neutral than the left steering control
lever until the rear of the machine has pivoted around. Then,
push the steering control levers forward until they are both past
neutral and the machine starts to go forward. Push the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right
Never operate the mower with the seat latch un-installed
and improperly secured. The seat platform must be
securely latched to prevent seat from moving/tilting in the
event of mower tipping or rollover.
Figure 3-8
ROPS
mounting
bolt
ROPS post
ROPS
mounting
bolt
Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially
when maneuvering on a slope. The steering is designed
for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the control
levers in either direction could result in a reaction of the
mower that can cause serious injury.
When moving in the rearward direction push forward
gently on steering control levers and avoid sudden move
-
ment. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the
m
ower to come off of the ground resulting in possible
loss of control, causing serious injury or death.
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