Shift lever
Use the shift lever to change the forward/reverse speed of the riding
mower and/or to shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (STOP).
To drive the riding mower forward, release the parking brake and slowly
move the shift lever from NEUTRAL to’forward direction (away from you).
To drive in reverse, slowly move the shift lever back (toward you).
NOTE: The shift lever is interconnected with the brake pedal, the shift
lever returns to NEUTRAL when the brake pedal is fully depressed bring
the riding mower to a complete stop.
m Do not operate the shift lever on a slope.
IMPORTANT NoTlCE Bring the riding mower to a complete stop before
shifting from a forward speed to reverse, or from reverse to a forward
speed. Shifting between forward and reverse speeds while the riding
mower is moving can cause transmission damage.
NOTE: The riding mower will pull away from a stop in any speed range.
No shifting is necessary.
Be sure that the shift lever is in the mowing range whenever mowing.
Mowing in the transport range is not recommended; as this will affect cut
quality. Transport range should only be used to drive to and from the mow-
ing area.
NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the
shift lever is in the N (neutral) position.
SHIFT LEVER
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