OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed control pedal operated with your right foot. Do not use the left brake pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1.The automatic drive disconnect must be in the DRIVE position (Figure 8).
2.Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.
3.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4.Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed (Figure 7).
5.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.
Speed Control |
Pedal |
Figure 7 |
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1.Look to the rear.
2.Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake pedal. Use only the speed control pedal.
1.Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal. The speed control pedal will automatically return to the NEUTRAL position.
2.When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control pedal to the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the speed control pedal. The following chart provides functions along with the pedal positions. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in the FAST position.
FUNCTION | PEDAL | THROTTLE | |
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Trimming | 1/3 |
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Snow Thrower |
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Bagging Grass | 1/3 to 1/2 |
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| CHOKE | |
Normal Mowing | 1/2 to 2/3 | FAST | |
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| SLOW | |
Easy Mowing | 1/2 to 3/4 | ||
THROTTLE | |||
Snow Blade |
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Transport | FULL |
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Pull Behind | 1/3 to 1/2 |
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HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect is under the seat.
1.The engine must be off.
2.Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect is under the seat.
3.Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect in the PUSH position (Figure 8). The transmission is now released and the unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4.To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis- connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op- erate.
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Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION
Seat
Automatic Drive Disconnect
DRIVE POSITION |
Figure 8