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Section 4
Forward Travel
To travel forward with the mower, select the desired speed using the transmission shift lever, pull steering / brake control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering / brake control levers.The higher the gear selected using the transmission shift lever, the faster the machine will travel.
To stop the forward travel, pull upward on the steering / brake control levers, lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission into neutral.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull upward on the left steering / brake control lever.The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull upward on the right steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
Caution
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before backing up. Possible injury or property damage could occur.
To travel in reverse, select the reverse gear using the transmission shift lever, pull steering / brake control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering / brake control levers. Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse.
- NOTE -
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the left steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
WARNING
To avoid serious bodily injury and damage to the transmission, the machine must be at a full stop before shifting between gears or shifting between forward and reverse.
- NOTE -
Smooth operation of the steering / brake control levers will produce smooth mower operation.While learning the operation of the steering controls, keep the travel speed low.
Reverse Travel
Caution
Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the right steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
To stop the reverse travel, pull upward on the steering / brake control levers, lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission into neutral.
4.6ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES)
1.Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive.
2.Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow switch, located on the instrument panel, to the engage position. See Figure
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