OPERATING THE MOWER
See the “Mowing Tips” section later in this chapter for
details on getting the best cut possible from the riding
mower.
Braking (gear transmission models) For best control, avoid stopping the riding mower on sloped
surfaces.
1. When approaching the area where you wish to stop,
smoothly press the clutch pedal all the way down and hold it
there. If necessary, press the brake pedal down, but only do
this when the clutch pedal is pressed first.
2. Once the riding mower has fully stopped, hold the clutch
and brake pedals down and move the shift lever to
NEUTRAL.
3. If this is an extended stop, set the parking brake ON, then
release the pedals.
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Partially pressing the brake pedal without first pressing the
clutch pedal can cause the drive belt to wear prematurely.
When using the brake pedal, press the brake pedal all the
way down and only when the clutch pedal is pressed first.
Braking (hydrostatic transmission model) For best control, avoid stopping the riding mower on sloped
surfaces. The hydrostatic transmission on the HlOl 1 H
allows you two options for braking. You can either move the
shift lever or the brake pedal to slow down or stop the riding
mower.
Using the shift lever: To reduce the ground speed of the
riding mower, move the shift lever toward NEUTRAL.
Moving the shift lever fully into NEUTRAL will bring the
riding mower to a full stop as long as the ground is level. If
the riding mower is on a slope, you must press and hold the
brake pedal to completely stop the riding mower.
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