OPERATION
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USINGTHEREVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM(SeeFig.24) Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
•Depress brake pedal all the way down.
•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
•Look down and behind before and while backing.
•Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement.
•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
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ROS "ON" | ENGINE "ON" POSITION |
POSITION | (NORMAL OPERATING) |
Fig. 24
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.
•Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
Fig. 25
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down |
| The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the |
hills. |
| factory, already filled with summer weight oil. |
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. |
| • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. |
| • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the | |
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal |
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| dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, | |
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. |
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| remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until | |
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and |
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| “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. | |
brake pedal. |
| • For cold weather operation you should change oil for |
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- |
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| easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the | |
ting. |
| Maintenance section of this manual). |
• Make all turns slowly. |
| • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in |
TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 25) |
| this manual. |
| ADD GASOLINE | |
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage |
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| • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use | |
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling |
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| fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum | |
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar |
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| of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase | |
of tractor. |
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| carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). | |
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment |
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| Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities | |
lift control. | 14 | that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. |
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