OPERATING MACHINE
CAUTION: Avoid injury!
•Before moving forward or rearward, make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children.
•Disengage mower or attachment before backing up.
To Travel Forward:
1.Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift lever (A) reward into the R (REVERSE) position. The speed of the tractor is determined by how far forward the shift lever is moved.
Units with Foot Controls (C) - Depress reverse pedal (C). The speed of the tractor is determined by how far down the pedal is pressed.
2.Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the rearward (OFF) position.
3.Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders nearby.
FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING:
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B
1.Units with Shift Lever (A) - Push down on foot pedal
(E). Transmission shift lever (A) will automatically return to NEUTRAL position and brakes will be applied.
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A
1.Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift lever (A) to the right and forward. The speed of the tractor is determined by how far forward the shift lever is moved.
Units with Foot Controls (B) - Depress forward pedal (B). The speed of the tractor is determined by how far down the pedal is pressed.
TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE:
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent transmission damage, stop tractor movement before changing direction of travel.
When cruise control is not in use, hand lever should be returned manually, all the way rearward to OFF position. Otherwise, hand lever will restrict travel of reverse pedal linkage and reverse speed of tractor will be too slow.
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the drive lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position with mower engaged.
Units with Foot Controls (C) - If cruise control is engaged, move lever to OFF position. Release either pedal (B or C) and unit will automatically return to neutral and STOP. Push down on brake/clutch pedal (E). Brakes will be applied to assist in stopping.
Using Cruise Control
CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT use cruise control when going down hills. Tractor speed will increase. Operate tractor in a large, open area to learn how the cruise control works
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When cruise control is not in use, hand lever should be returned manually, all the way rearward to OFF position. Otherwise, hand lever will restrict travel of reverse pedal linkage and reverse speed of tractor will be too slow.
Use cruise control when you want to maintain travel speed without having to hold the forward travel pedal down. Cruise control operates only for forward travel.
Operating Machine - 10
