section 4
BRAKES
Individual
brakes
should
be
locked
together, except when needed for assistance
in
tight turns. (See Photo
4,
Page 4 - 2)
Do
not use brakes to stop the vehicle except
in
emergency. The hydrostatic transmission provides
braking action when the Forward - Reverse pedal
returns
to
neutral.
PARKING BRAKES
The wheel brakes have park locks
to
apply for
parking.
To
apply park locks .... Pull brake park lock
cable knob while pressing both brake pedals.
To
release park locks .... Push
in
brake lock
cable knob and press both brake pedals
to
release.
See service section for brake adjustments.
WHEEL WEIGHTS
Wheel weights (Part No. 75-70465) are
available for additional weight especially when
mowing
on
slopes.
Liquid, foam, rubber, or powder ballast
in
tires
causes excess
lo
ads
on
the drive train
and
MAY
VOID
WARRANTY
ON
THE
DRIVE
TRAIN
COMPONENTS
of
the power unit. Modified or
makeshift weights are not acceptable.
Reel mowers do require some additional
weight
considerations
and
wheel
weights
are
recommended
for
mowing
on
slopes
.
Careful
adjustment of the Traction Booster
is
necessary
to
allow full flotation of the reels, allowing them
to
follow
the contour of the ground.
Rear weights may
be
used with attachments
over
120 pounds for stability. See
attachment
operator's manual for weight requirements.
Always
re
move all rear weights when front mounted
attachments
are
removed
,
or
when
using
attachments less than 120 pounds.
09-380
4-6
OPERATION
Photo 10 - Differential Lock Pedal
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
The differential lock is standard equipment.
Simply step
on
the pedal
to
engage the mechanical
lock. This locks the drive wheels together for added
traction. Return Forward-Reverse foot pedal to
neutral before engaging differential lock.
CAUTION! When the differential lock
is
engaged, steering becomes more difficult. The
unit will not turn properly until the lock
is
released.
The lock will release when the torque between
th
e
axles
is
equalized and foot
is
removed from the
differential lock pedal.
Torque
is
equa
li
zed
by
:
(1.) Turning slightly.
(2.) Stopping or reversing direction of travel.
(3.) Applying slight pressure
on
right or left
brake pedal.
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
The auxiliary valve and quick couplers are
standard equipment. Keep dust covers
in
place when
couplers are not
in
use.
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