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move rearward. Using the heel and toe of the right foot,
depress top of pedal to move forward and bottom of
pedal to move rearward. Ground speed is proportionate
to how far pedal is depressed. For maximum ground
speed, traction pedal must be fully depressed while
throttle is in FAST position. Maximum speed forward is
10 mph (16 Km/hr) (approxamately). To get maximum
power under heavy load or when ascending a hill, have
throttle in FAST position while depressing traction
pedal slightly to keep engine rpm high. When engine
rpm begins to decrease, release traction pedal slightly
to allow rpm to increase.
1. Traction pedal
Parking Brake
Whenever the engine is shut off, the parking brake must
be engaged to prevent accidental movement of the
machine. To engage the parking brake, push lock arm
(Figure 15) on left brake pedal so that it locks together
with the right pedal. Next, push down fully on both
pedals and pull parking brake knob out (Figure 14) then
release the pedals. To release parking brake, depress both
pedals until parking brake knob retracts. Before starting
the engine, however, lock arm may be disengaged from
left brake pedal so both pedals work independently with
each front wheel.
Tilt Steering Control
The tilt steering control is a lever on right side of steering
column (Figure 17). Pull lever rearward to adjust steering
wheel to desired fore or aft operating position and push
lever forward to lock adjustment.
Figure 16
1. Tilt steering control
Never raise deck while blades are rotating
because it is hazardous.
Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever (Figure 18) has three lever
positions that actuate four operating modes; LIFT,
LOWER, FLOAT & HOLD. To lower the deck, in
preparation for mowing, movethe lever forward and
then allow the lever to freely return. This will allow
the deck to drop at a controlled rate and enables the
deck ground following float function. To raise the deck
and hold it in the transport position, pull and hold the
lift lever rearward until the deck has fully raised, then
release the lever to allow it to return. The deck will now
hold in the transport position. The deck must be raised
when transporting between mowing locations. The deck
should be lowered when not in use.
PTO Switch
Pull up on the switch knob to ENGAGE the electric
PTO clutch (Figure 18). Push down on the knob to
DISENGAGE electric PTO clutch. The only time the
PTO switch should be in the ENGAGE position is
when the implement is down in operating position and
ready to begin operation. If the operator leaves the seat
when the PTO switch is engaged, the traction unit will
shut down. To re–engage the PTO, push down and pull
up on the knob.
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Figure 17
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