Operating Instructions
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Steering Levers
Each drive wheel is controlled by its own indepen-
dent steering lever, for both steering function and
FORWARD/REVERSE motion. The FSC lever sets
the maximum forward speed, and also sets the for-
ward position of the steering levers. The steering
levers operate only with a backward pulling move-
ment of the lever, which causes the drive wheel for
that lever to rst slow down, stop, and then reverse
with a full backward lever stroke. The levers are re-
leased to the FORWARD position for “straight-
ahead” ground travel.
NOTE: Pushing forward on the steering levers will
not cause any change in tractor motion - there will
be no steering lever reaction and there will be no
machine damage.
Blade Clutch (PTO)
The blade clutch lever has two positions. Pulling the
lever FORWARD engages the PTO that drives the
mower blades. Pulling the lever BACKWARD
disengages the PTO and engages the blade brake.
Parking Brake
The parking brake functions by locking a detent arm
internally into the transaxle. Moving the lever FOR-
WARD engages the parking brake; moving the le-
ver BACKWARD releases the brake.
IMPORTANT: Stop the tractor completely before
engaging the parking brake. The parking brake
uses a positive mechanical lock similar to the PARK
posi tion on an automotive automatic transmission.
If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged, it
will result in sudden stoppage and possible internal
damage to the transaxle.
NOTE: If pressure on the parking brake (e.g. parked
on a hill) makes it impossible to release the parking
brake with the parking brake lever, move the mower
gently forward or backward to allow the brake detent
to release.
Parking Brake Engaged
Parking Brake Disengaged
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