OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a variator pulley connected to a two speed transaxle. The Variator Drive is very easy to operate. This type of drive system has a two speed shift lever and a clutch/brake pedal located beside the speed control pedal (see Figure 7).
The direction of travel is controlled by the shift lever. Use the shift lever to select either reverse or one of the two forward gears. When operating, the speed is controlled by a single speed control pedal operated with your right foot.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the shift lever to one of the TWO FORWARD positions. Select Low position (TRIM) when going up or down steep hills and when operating attachments that require a very slow for- ward speed, such as snow throwers. Select High position (MOW) when mowing or when transporting the unit.
3.Slowly release your right foot from the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on the clutch/brake pedal.
4.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
5.Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed (see Figure 7).
6.To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to the stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3.To go forward, move the shift lever to one of the TWO FOR- WARD positions. To go backward, move the shift lever to the REVERSE position.
4.Slowly release your right foot from the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on the clutch/brake pedal.
5.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1.Look to the rear.
2.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
3.Move the shift lever to the REVERSE position.
4.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
5.Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed.
6.To increase reverse speed, slowly move the speed control pedal forward. To reduce reverse speed, slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Speed Control
Pedal
Figure 7
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the shift lever and the speed control pedal. The following chart provides functions along with the positions of the shift lever and the speed control pedal. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in the FAST position.
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Trimming | Low (TRIM) | 1/3 |
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Bagging Grass | High (MOW) | 1/3 to 1/2 | FAST | |
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Normal Mowing | High (MOW) | 1/2 to 2/3 | FAST | |
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Easy Mowing | High (MOW) | 1/2 to 3/4 | ||
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Snow Blade |
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Transport | High (MOW) | FULL |
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Pull Behind | High (MOW) | 1/3 to 1/2 |
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