Driving Backward
1. Move the right motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
2. Slowly pull the motion-control levers rearward
23).
Figure 22
Figure 23
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to
N
, move the right motion-control lever into the
EUTRAL
N
-
EUTRAL
LOCK
(PTO), and turn the ignition key to the O
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake (page
the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move
or attempt to operate the machine.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The bypass 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.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers
to the N
brake.
(Figure
2. Lower the mower deck to the lowest height of cut
(HOC).
Note: This allows access to the bypass valves.
3. Open the bypass valve on both pumps by turning them
counterclockwise 1 to 2 turns
Note: This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the pumps
and the wheels to turn.
Note: Rotate the bypass valves a maximum of 2
turns so that the valve does not come out of the body,
causing fluid to run out.
23
position, disengage the power takeoff
16). Remove the key from
-
position, and set the parking
EUTRAL
LOCKED
(Figure
position.
FF
24).