OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a HydrostaticAutomatic Drive transmission.
The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of
drive system does not require e shiRlever or a clutch pedal.
The speed end direction of travel is controlled by a single speed
control pedal operated withyour rightfoot. Donot usethe leftbrake
pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly
stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1. The automatic drive dlaconnest must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 10).
2. Slowly release your left footfrom the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttlecontrol to the FAST position.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired
speed (Figure 9).
5+ To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control
pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the
speed control pedal untilthe unitslows to the desired speed.
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE
position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change diracttons, do not use the left brake
pedal, Use only the speed control pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal. The
speed control pedal willautomatically returnto the NEUTRAL
position.
2. When the unitstops, slowly move the speed control pedal to
the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlledby the positionofthe speed control
pedal. The following chad providesfunctions along with the pedal
positions. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in
the FAST position.
FUNCTION THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
Bagging Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
Transport
Pull Behind
Attachments
PEDAL
POSITION
1/3
1/3 to 1/2
1/2 to 2/3
1/2 to 3/4
FULL
1/3 to 1/2
FAST
CHOKE __
FAST
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m
m
m
u
SLOW
THROTTLE
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HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release
the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
3. Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect in the PUSH
position {Figure 10). The transmission is nowreleasedand the
unit can be pushed
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
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Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION
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Automatic Drive Disconnect
POSITION
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