Operation
DRIVING THE MOWER
NOTE: Before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have read the Features and Controls section and understand the location and function of the controls.
The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of speeds between full speed forward and reverse, with the faster speeds being achieved by moving the forward speed control lever and reverse steering control levers farthest in the direction of travel.
For normal use, the throttle should be kept fully open and the ground speed of the machine determined by the speed control lever. When transporting the machine or when loading or unloading from a truck or trailer, partial throttle should be used to slow the reaction time of the controls and reduce noise.
Practice maneuvering the machine at a slow engine speed on level ground with the blade engagement switch in the “OFF” position until you are familiar with the controls.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND SET FORWARD SPEED (See Figure 3.)
1.Disengage the parking brake.
2.Gently move the forward speed control lever (A, Figure 3) forward until desired speed is achieved.
TO MOVE BACKWARD (See Figure 4.)
1.Disengage the parking brake.
2.Gently squeeze both reverse steering control levers (A, Figure 4) evenly, until desired speed is achieved.
TO SLOW OR STOP MACHINE
1.Gently squeeze both steering control levers evenly to slow the machine.
2.Continuing to squeeze the steering control levers will stop the machine.
3.Once the machine is stopped, firmly depress the neutral return pedal to place the transmissions in neutral.
4.Engage the parking brake.
NOTE: Continuing to squeeze the steering control levers after the machine is stopped, will cause the machine to move in reverse.
TO TURN MACHINE
NOTE: ALWAYS REDUCE SPEED IN A TURN.
To make a
Gently squeeze the left hand steering control lever (A, Figure 5). A sharp or gentle turn is determined by the amount of force applied to the steering control lever.
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Figure 3. Forward Travel.
A. Forward Speed Control Lever
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Figure 4. Reverse Travel.
A. Reverse Steering Control Levers
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Figure 5. Left Turn Travel.
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