MTD 1742 warranty Driving The Tractor, Reverse Caution Mode

Driving The Tractor

WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

1.Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

2.To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1.

Figure 5-1

3.To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear, and with your tractor parking break on, move the shift lever into the reverse position. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking break and then slowly press the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

Caution: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before moving the shift lever from forward to reverse or vice versa.

WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.

Reverse Caution Mode

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

Warning! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:

NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

1.Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page.

2.Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Fig. 5-2.

3.Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.

The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-2.

Indicator	Reverse
	Push Button
Light
	Reverse
Stop	Caution Mode
	Position
Position
	Start
	Position

Figure 5-2

4.Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5.Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:

a.The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or

b.The operator leaves the seat.

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Section 5— Operation