TOENGAGETHEWHEELS
CAUTION
. To avoid damaging the transmission, do not shift gears while in motion.
•To avoid damaging the wheel brake mechanism, do not engage the Wheel Drive
Control without first engaging
the Operator Presence Control.
WARNING
Before engaging the Wheel Drive Lever for the very first time, check that the neutral
(N)position on the Gear Se- lect Lever is properly adjust- ed. See "Neutral Adjust-
ment" in "Service and
Adjustments" Section for the procedureto follow.
Failure to follow this instruc- tion could result in personal injury or property damage.
1.Start engine as described in "To Start the Engine" instructions.
2.FOR FORWARD TRAVEL:
A. Press and hold Operator Pres- ence Control (A, Figure
B. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure
:another.
OPERATION
C. To start the wheels, slowly squeeze the Wheel Drive Con- trol (D, Figure
D. TO STOP THE WHEELS:
•To stop drive power to the wheels, release the Wheel
Drive Control. The wheels will gradually slow to a stop.
•To quickly stop the wheels, re- lease both the Wheel Drive
Control and the Operator Pres- ence Control.
WARNING
To avoid injury or property damage:
• Look behind mower before and duringreverse operation.
•Stop the mower blades be- fore operatingin reverse.
3.FOR REVERSE TRAVEL:
A. Stop the mower blades and wheels by releasing the Opera-
tor Presence Control (A, Figure 3-13).
B. Press and hold Operator Pres- ence Control against handlebar
grip.
Co Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure
turn it to R position, and release leve_
D. To start the wheels, slowly: squeeze Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure
E. TO STOP THE WHEELS:
•To stop drive power to the wheels, release the Wheel Drive Control. The wheels will
gradually slow to a stop.
•To quickly stop the wheels, re- lease both the Wheel Drive
Control and the Operator Pres- ence Control.
• Return the Gear Select Lever to the N (neutral) position when
you have completed reverse op- eration. Allow the wheels to
stop completely before shifting from R (reverse) into a forward speed.
MAKINGTURNS
The mower turns easily by push- ing the handlebars in the opposite direction that you want to turn. The differential mechanism inside the transaxle will allow the inside turn- ing wheel to stop or slow down while the outside turning wheel is powered by the drive system.
Reduce the wheel speed before turning the mower. For tight turns, disengage the Wheel Drive Control and manually push the mo_,er
through the turn (if needed, put the Gear Select Lever in neutral so the
wheels turn freely).
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