SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES”.
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a stopped position.
3.7 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -
3.7.1 TO LOCK
1.Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle, to stop movement of machine.
2.Using index fingers pull right and left Traction Locks rearward until both Traction Levers are locked in the Traction Locked position.
3.7.2 TO UNLOCK
1.Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle. The right and left Traction Locks will move to the “Unlocked” position. See Figure 3.9.
3.8 TURNING MOWER
3.8.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
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.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both right and left Traction Locks are in the same position before moving or releasing the Traction Levers.
TRACTION LEVER (LEFT HAND)
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
BRAKE POSITION
DRIVE POSITION
LEFT HAND
TRACTION LEVER
(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED POSITION SHOWN)
FIGURE 3.9
FIGURE 3.10
3.9MOWING 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!
WARNING
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
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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