•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. Place the throttle control lever between the “MID” and “FAST” positions. Then turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
•Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled (normally full throttle).
NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control pedals to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal.
•To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
•To move in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse control pedal.
Setting The Cruise Control
NOTE: The cruise control feature can only be operated in the forward direction.
•Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
•Lightly push the cruise control lever downward.
•While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
•If properly engaged, the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
•Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:
-Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.
-Lightly depress the forward control pedal.
-Lift the cruise control lever upward.
NOTE: Although not recommended, depressing the reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise control.
To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor; then depress the reverse control pedal.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 33 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways
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