14
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
Hydro Models
1.With engine off and key removed, use the PTO
switch (I, figure 13) to disengage the PTO.
2.Place the mower in the transport position (up) using
the mower lift lever (M, figure 13).
3.See figure 14. The release lever is located under the
rear tractor frame, above the transaxle. Release lever
must be in the rearward position to push the tractor
by hand.
4.To drive the tractor, release lever must be moved
completely forward to engage the DRIVE position.
Gear Model
1.With engine off and key removed, use the PTO
switch (I, figure 13) to disengage the PTO.
2.Place the mower in the transport position (up) using
the mower lift lever (M, figure 13).
3.Place the ground speed control lever (J, figure 13) in
the neutral position.
4.Unlock the parking brake.
Operation
WARNING
Do not tow the tractor. Damage will result to the
transmission/transaxle.
Figure 14. Transaxle Release Lever
Release lever