Operation
THREE WHEEL RIDER DRIVING PRACTICE
The speed and steering controls of the Three Wheel rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice.
Spending some time becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers — before you begin mowing
Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at
Driving the Mower
1.Sit on the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dash panel.
2.Make sure the parking brake is engaged.
3.Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5.Disengage the parking brake.
6.Refer to the diagram in Figure 4. To travel forward gradually depress the front of the foot control pedal. Release the pedal to stop.
NOTE: The further down the pedal is depressed in either direction the faster the mower will travel.
7.To travel backwards gradually depress the rear of the foot control pedal. Release the pedal to stop.
We suggest you begin practicing straight travel
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Figure 4. Transmission Speed & Direction
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