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TO OPERATE
MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch.
Any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment
clutch
engaged will shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equip-
ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with at-
tachment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage
attachment
clutch control.
_,CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield (S) in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion with the attachment
clutch engaged
will shut off the engine unless ignition key
is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
,all'WARNING:
Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged 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 -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing
area.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" posi-
tion.
3.
Look down
and behind
before
backing.
4.
Move gear shift lever to reverse
(R) po-
sition
and slowly
release
clutch/brake
pedal to start movement.
5.
When
use of the ROS
is no longer
needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_i, WARNING:
Do not drive
up or down
hills with slopes
greater
than
15 ° and do
not drive across
any slope.
Use the slope
guide
at the back of this manual.
• Choose
the slowest
speed
before starting
up or down
hills.
, Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed
on
hills.
,
If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position
and engage
parking
brake.
,
Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be sure
you have allowed
room
for tractor
to roll
slightly
as you restart
movement.
• To restart
movement,
slowly
release
park-
ing brake
and clutch/brake
pedal.
,
Make
all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
, When
pushing
or towing
your tractor,
be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting
your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING
CARTS
AND
OTHER
ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply
with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor.
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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