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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
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Figure 4-
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANTtractor seat. : The operator MUST be seated in the
Start the engine as previously instructed on page 17
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WARNING
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Keep hands and
1.
feet away from the
discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
in this Operator’s Manual.
2.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 4-5.
Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Figure 4-5.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
3.
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system
is malfunctioning.
This system was
designed for your
safety and protec-
tion.
1.
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
2. Hold the parking brake button in while removing your
foot from the brake pedal.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
3. Once engaged, the parking brake button and the brake
pedal will lock in the “down” position.
5.
Always look down and behind before and while
To disengage the parking brake:
backing to make sure no children are around.
1. Slightly depress the brake pedal.
6.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will
automatically shut off.
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
Setting the Cutting Height
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOW-
1.
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting
height notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between
¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor
is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
ING position or STOP position.
b. The operator leaves the seat (Models with Electric
PTO ONLY).
c. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the brake pedal and holding it down
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward (Models with Manual PTO ONLY).
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