SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING | WARNING | &l |
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section "ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND
BRAKES".
3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -
3.6.1TO LOCK
Machine should always be in forward motion before I attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a[
stopped position. | I |
3.7 TURNING MOWER
3.7.1.GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handte, to stop movement of machine.
2, Using index fingers pulI right and Ieft Traction Locks rearward until both Traction Levers are locked in the
Traction Locked position.
3.6.2TO UNLOCK
1.Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly
against the handle. The right and ieft Traction Locks will move to the "Unlocked" position. See Figure 3.9.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both right and left Traction Locks are in the same position before moving or releasing the Traction Levers.
IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake turns the machine right or left.
RIGHT TURN:
1.With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the right.
LEFT TURN:
2, With machine in motion gradually squeeze the left hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the left.
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
LEFT HAND
TRACTION LEVER
(LEFT HAND)
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
TRACTION LEVER
(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED POSITION SHOWN)
FIGURE 3.9
BRAKE POSITION | \ |
DRIVE POSITION
FIGURE 3.10
3.8 MOWING AND TURNING ON
HILLSIDES
1.Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow
across slopes, never up and down. Exercise caution when changing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow steep slopes!
IJ IL WARNING AI
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with I any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park [
machine on slopes. | I |
2, Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine.
This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
3.When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better
control and balance.
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