Driving Forward or 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 performance. Always operate in the
full throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose
control of machine and cause personal injury or
damage to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Using the Motion Control Levers
1. Motion control
lever-neutral lock position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
Driving Forward
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers are
moved with the parking brake engaged.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake (page 17).
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
Figure 18
4. Backward
5. Front of machine
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers
forward (Figure 19).
Driving Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers
rearward (Figure 20).
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Figure 19
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Figure 20
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