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Driving the Machine Forward
and Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the fast position for best mowing
performance.
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake.
2. To go forward, move the speed control lever to
desired speed.
3. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Lock.
4. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Figure 12).
To go straight, release drive levers equally
(Figure 12).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and
direction you want to turn (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. Drive lever
Driving Backward
From neutral, slowly squeeze the drive levers to move
rearward (Figure 12).
Bringing the Machine to
Neutral Position
Always set the neutral lock and parking brake when you
stop the machine.
1. Squeeze the drive levers to neutral position.
2. Speed control lever
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral
Locks.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.
Note: The speed control lever can also be used to
bring the mower to neutral position and then set
the neutral locks.
Stopping the Machine
1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers to
neutral position and engage neutral locks.
2. Move speed control lever into neutral.
3. Stop the engine; refer to Stopping the Engine.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. Set the parking brake.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by
hand without the engine running.
Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage
may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set the
parking brake.
2. Open the by-pass valves by turning them counter
clockwise 1 to 2 turns. This allows hydraulic fluid
to by-pass the pumps and the wheels to turn
(Figure 13).
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Push the machine to the desired location.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Close the by-pass valves, but do not overtighten
them.
Note: Rotate the by-pass valves a maximum of 2
turns so the valve does not come out of the body
causing fluid to run out.
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