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WARNING:
Never
leave
a
running
machine unattended
Always turn off blades/
PTO, move both control handles into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key before dismounting.
To properly execute a 180 ° rotation on a pivot point,
always observe the following steps in order:
NOTE:
For simplicity
of instructions,
the following
steps apply to making a left rotation. Simply substitute
right for left (and vice-versa) in the following steps for
instructions on making a right rotation.
1.
Allow the tractor to come to a complete stop.
2.
Pull back slightly on the left control handle to allow
both front castor wheels to pivot to the left.
3.
At the moment when both castor wheels are
pointing directly
sideways, gradually push the
right control handle forward while maintaining a
constant reverse position on the left control handle.
NOTE:
Pushing the right
control handle forward
before allowing the castor wheels to pivot sideways will
hinder the tractor's ability to rotate on a pivot point.
4.
Once the tractor has completed the 180 ° rotation,
push the left control handle forward and position it
adjacent the right control handle on the dash.
IMPORTANT: Allow one control handle to remain in the
STOP (neutral) position only momentarily
while
moving the opposite control handle forward or
rearward. Leaving one control handle in the STOP
(neutral) position while repositioning the other control
handle may result in turf defacement.
DrivingOnSlopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
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WARNING:
All
slopes
require
extra
caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if
you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
Usingthe DeckLift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to Setting The Cuffing Heightearlier in
this section.
Engaging the ParkingBrake
To engage the parking brake, grasp the parking brake
lever found on the tractor's left fender and pull it toward
the rear of the tractor in the long slot. Move the lever
slightly to the left before releasing it into the short slot.
IMPORTANT: The parking brake should not be engaged
while the tractor is in motion. If the operator should
attempt to engage the parking brake with either (or
both) control handle in position for FORWARD or
REVERSE travel, the tractor's safety interlock system
will automatically shut offthe engine. Refer to Safety
Interlock Switches earlier in this section.
Engaging the ElectricPTO
Front View
Pull Out
Push In
Figure 10
Engaging the electric PTO transfers power to the
cutting deck. To engage the electric PTO, proceed as
follows:
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 10.
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
NOTE:
The operator must remain in the tractor seat at
all times. If the operator should leave the seat without
pushing
the PTO knob inward into the disengaged
(OFF) position,
the tractor's electric PTO clutch will
automatically disengage and stop the blades.
IMPORTANT:The PTO knob cannot be in the engaged
(ON) position when both control handles are
simultaneously
placed in position for REVERSE travel
or the electric PTO clutch will automatically disengage
and stop the blades. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches
earlier in this section.
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