SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES”.
3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -
1.To “Lock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle.
2.Using right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to the “Locked” position and hold. Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction Levers. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
3.Carefully and slowly release both Traction Levers. Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
4.To “Unlock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle. The Traction Lock will move to the “Unlocked” position.
RIGHT THUMB PUSHING
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
FORWARD TO LOCK
FIGURE 3.8
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a stopped position.
2.With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the left.
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
LEFT HAND BRAKING,
WITH RIGHT HAND
RELEASED TURNS UNIT
TO THE LEFT
BRAKE POSITION
DRIVE POSITION
FIGURE 3.9
3.8MOWING AND TURNING ON HILLSIDES
1.Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow across slopes, never up and down. Exercise caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
WARNING
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine. This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
3.When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better control and balance.
3.7 TURNING MOWER
GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake turns the machine right or left.
1.With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the right.
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