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Driving the Machine
This machine has the characteristics of both a garden
tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden
tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the
forward and reverse motion along with the speed,
and it has a steering wheel that controls the direction
and the turning radius. Like a zero-turn machine,
the rear drive wheels operate independently of each
other, enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn
in different directions quickly. These characteristics
vastly improve the maneuverability of the machine,
but they may also require you to practice driving if you
are unfamiliar with this type of machine.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing
the throttle control in the
performance. For most applications, operating in the
-
position is desirable.
FULL
THROTTLE
Driving Forward or Backward
1.
Move the throttle to the
2.
Release the parking brake.
3.
Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal
and slowly press the top of the pedal to go
forward, or press on the bottom of the pedal to
move backward
(Figure
Note:
The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
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1. Forward
2. Traction-control pedal
position can be best for
FAST
position.
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3. Backward
4.
To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.
Mowing in Reverse
The machine has an interlock feature that prevents
the mower deck from mowing while the machine is
traveling in reverse. If you shift into reverse with the
PTO engaged, the PTO stops. If you need to mow
while in reverse gear, you can temporarily deactivate
this interlock.
Note:
Do not mow while backing up unless it is
necessary.
DANGER
A child or bystander could be backed over
by a riding mower with blades engaged and
cause serious personal injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
• Always look backward and down before
backing up.
• Use the Key Choice switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
appear in the mowing area.
• Always remove both the ignition and
Key Choice keys and put them in a safe
place out of the reach of children or
unauthorized users when leaving the
machine unattended.
If you are certain that you can safely mow or operate
an attachment in reverse, complete the following
procedure:
1.
Insert the Key Choice key into the Key Choice
switch
(Figure
2.
Engage the PTO.
3.
Turn the Key Choice key clockwise until it stops
and release it.
Note:
A red light illuminating on the console
indicates that the interlock has been deactivated.
4.
Perform the mowing.
5.
When finished mowing, remove the Key Choice
key
(Figure
Note:
Once you deactivate the interlock, it
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stays in this mode—with your mower blade or
PTO powered attachment operating whenever
you back up—and the console light stays on
until you either disengage the PTO or shut off
the engine.
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