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Operation
Operation
Figure 11. Forward Travel.
A. Forward Speed Control Lever
Figure 12. Reverse Travel.
A. Reverse Speed Control Levers
Driving The Mower
NOTE: Before attempting to drive the mower make sure you
have read the Features and Controls section and understand
the location and function of the controls.
The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of
speeds between full speed forward and reverse, with the
faster speeds being achieved by moving the forward speed
control lever and reverse speed control levers farthest in the
direction of travel.
For normal use, the throttle should be kept fully open and
the ground speed of the machine determined by the forward
speed control lever. When transporting the machine or when
loading or unloading from a truck or trailer, partial throttle
should be used to slow the reaction time of the controls and
reduce noise.
Practice maneuvering the machine at a slow engine speed on
level ground with the PTO switch in the "OFF" position until
you are familiar with the controls.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND SET FORWARD SPEED (See
Figure 11.)
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently move the forward speed control lever (A, Figure
11) forward until desired speed is achieved.
TO MOVE BACKWARD (See Figure 12.)
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers (A,
Figure 12) evenly, until desired speed is achieved.
TO SLOW OR STOP MACHINE
1. Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly
to slow the machine.
2. Continuing to squeeze the reverse speed control levers
will stop the machine.
3. Once the machine is stopped, firmly depress the neutral
return pedal to place the transmissions in neutral.
4. Engage the parking brake.
NOTE: Continuing to squeeze the reverse speed control
levers after the machine is stopped, will cause the
machine to move in reverse.
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