Driving The Mower |
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Before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have |
| 1. | Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly | |||
read the Features and Controls section and understand the |
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location and function of the controls. |
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| 2. | Continuing to squeeze the reverse speed control levers | ||
The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of |
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| 3. | Once the machine is stopped, firmly depress the neutral | ||||
speeds between full speed forward and reverse, with the |
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faster speeds being achieved by moving the forward speed |
| return pedal to place the transmissions in neutral. | ||||
control lever and reverse speed control levers farthest in the | 4. | Engage the parking brake. | ||||
direction of travel. |
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For normal use, the throttle should be kept fully open and |
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the ground speed of the machine determined by the forward | levers after the machine is stopped, will cause the machine | |||||
speed control lever. When transporting the machine or when | to move in reverse. |
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loading or unloading from a truck or trailer, partial throttle |
| Turning the Machine |
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should be used to slow the reaction time of the controls and |
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Note: Always reduce speed in a turn. | ||||||
reduce noise. |
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Practice maneuvering the machine at a slow engine speed on | Turning Left: |
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level ground with the PTO switch in the “OFF” position until | Gently squeeze the left hand reverse speed control lever (C). | |||||
you are familiar with the controls. |
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To Move Forward and Set Forward Speed |
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1. Disengage the parking brake. |
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2. Gently move the forward speed control lever (A, Figure |
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8) forward until desired speed is achieved. |
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To Move Backward |
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1. Disengage the parking brake. |
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2. Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers (B) |
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evenly, until desired speed is achieved. |
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Figure 8. Driving the Mower
A.Forward Speed Control Lever
B.Reverse Speed Control Levers
C.Left Hand Speed Control Lever
D.Right Hand Speed Control Lever
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