REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
•_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discou raged, Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attach- ment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary,
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM o
Only use ifyou are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area,
1, Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold,
2.With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position,
3_ Look down and behind before backing, 4, Move gear shift lever to reverse position
and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
5, When use ofthe ROS isno longerneeded, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position,
ROS "ON" Position | Engine "ON" Position |
(Nor rnal Operating) |
TO OPERATE ON | HILLS |
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_WARNING: | Do not | drive up or down hills | ||
with slopes | greater | than 15 0and | do not drive | |
across any | slope° Use | the slope | guide atthe | |
back of this | manual. |
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•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills,
•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. , if stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position
and engage parking brake,
•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll
slightly as you restart movement,
. ]b restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal,
• Make all turns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral position.
•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH_
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc,),
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom_ mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing, Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous, Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor,
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- vicing, When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours° To service
engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual,
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the igni- tion key is in any position but "STOP", For acurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil,
1_ Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
2, Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level, If necessary, add oil
until "FULL' mark on dipstick is reached, Do not overfill,
•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual)_
•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.
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