Operating the Tractor

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

1.Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dash- board display.

2.Engage the parking brake.

3.Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

4.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

5.Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal.

6.Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor will travel.

7.Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed con- trol pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).

MOWING IN REVERSE

If an operator chooses to mow in reverse, the RMO system can be used. To use the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illumi- nate, and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each time the PTO is disengaged the RMO needs to be reactivated if desired. The key should be removed to restrict access to the RMO fea- ture.

ATTACHMENT OPERATION IN REVERSE

If an operator chooses to operate a PTO driven attachment in reverse, the RMO system can be used. To use the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and the operator can then operate the attachment in reverse. Each time the PTO is disengaged the RMO needs to be reactivated if desired. The key should be removed to restrict access to the RMO feature.

MOWING

1.Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if equipped).

2.Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

3.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

4.Fully lower the mower using the attachment lift lever.

5.Set the throttle to FULL.

6.Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).

7.Begin mowing. When the “catcher full” alarm sounds, turn off the PTO immediately to prevent discharge tube plugging. Travel to the desired location and empty the catcher.

8.When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower using the attachment lift control lever.

9.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).

WARNING

The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has not been activated. The operator should always turn the PTO off prior to driving across on roads, paths or any area that maybe used by other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a hazard.

WARNING

Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never activate RMO if children are present. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity.

PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND

DO NOT TOW TRACTOR

Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. • Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. • Do not actuate the transmission release valve lever while the engine is running.

1.Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.

2.Pull the transmission release back approximately 2- 1/2” (6 cm) to lock into released position (Figure 2).

3.The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

Figure 2. Transmission Release Lever & Fuel Tank

A.Fuel Tank Cap.

B.Transmission Release Lever

XL Series specifications

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