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Section 4
Forward Travel
To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering control levers.The higher the notch selected using the speed control lever, the faster the machine will travel.
To stop the forward travel, pull upward on the steering control levers, lock the neutral latches, shift the speed control lever into neutral and apply the parking brake.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull upward on the left steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull upward on the right steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
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Smooth operation of the steering control levers will produce smooth mower operation. While learning the operation of the steering controls, keep the travel speed low.
Reverse Travel
Caution
Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower.
Caution
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before backing up. Possible injury or property damage could occur.
To travel in reverse, pull steering control levers upward. Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse.
- NOTE -
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the left steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the right steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
4.6ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES)
1.Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive.
2.Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow switch, located on the instrument panel, to the engage position. See Figure
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
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Figure 4-2. Cutter Engage Switch
- NOTE -
A squealing noise may be heard when engaging or disengaging the deck drive. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up to speed. This is normal.
3.To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to the disengage position.
4.Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM.
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