Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward

WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.

To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel.

1.To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counter- clockwise (to the operator’s left).

2.To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator’s right).

3.The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn.

4.To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate.

NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire.

Driving the Tractor In Reverse

WARNING! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction.

1.Slowly push the reverse speed control pedal forward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Fig.

5-2.

Reverse Speed

Control Pedal

Figure 5-2

2.As the reverse speed control pedal is pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase.

3.To slow the tractor release the reverse speed control pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to the neutral position to stop the tractor.

Turning While Driving Rearward

To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel.

1.To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator’s right).

2.To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise.

3.The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn.

4.To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate.

NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire.

Executing a Zero Turn

1.A zero turn maneuver can be executed while the machine is moving in the Forward or, Reverse directions, if the steering wheel is turned completely in the one direction.

2.To turn clockwise when going forward, turn the steering wheel clockwise and depress the forward speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be counter-clockwise.

3.To turn counter-clockwise when going forward turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise and depress the forward speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be clockwise.

Stopping the Tractor

1.Allow both speed control pedals to return the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor.

2.Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.

3.Use the power implement lift to raise the deck to its highest position.

4.If dismounting the tractor, allow the speed control pedals to return to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the throttle control lever to the fast position, turn the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove the key from the switch.

Warning! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, moving speed control pedals to the neutral position, and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.

Section 5 — Operation

 

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