TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ",(our tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion 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 discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment 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 -

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders wilt enter the mowing area.

1.Depress brake pedal all the way down.

2.With engine running, turn ignition key

counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion.

3.Look down and behind before and while backing.

4.Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement.

5.When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 0 and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. , Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

,If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

•Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the

disengaged position.

,Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

•To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

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28928, 917.289280 specifications

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