Poulan Pro PB175A46 Operator's Manual page 12

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse
direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the
engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator
decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
(See Fig. 12)
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
• Move motion control lever to neutral position.
• With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si-
tion to start movement.
• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON"
POSITION
OPERATION
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
Fig. 12
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 14)
When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission
is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing
po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment
lift control.
• Move motion control lever into the NEUTRAL position
to release tension from transmission.
NOTE: To completely release tension from transmission,
it may be necessary to move motion control lever (J) into
the REVERSE position first and then shift forward into the
NEUTRAL position.
REVERSE
POSITON
NEUTRAL
POSITON
• Pull freewheel control out until the free wheel control
rod locks in extended position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) mph
(3,2 km/h).
• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: Freewheel control will automatically disengage
when the brake/clutch pedal is depressed.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
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J
Fig. 13
Fig. 14