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5. Shift the blade control (PTO) knob into the
Disengage position and put the traction control
pedal in the Neutral position. Start the engine, shift
the blade control (PTO) knob into the Engage
position, and turn the KeyChoice key and release
it: The operating-in-reverse warning light should
illuminate.
6. Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the Disengage
position: The operating-in-reverse warning light
should turn off.
Pushing the Machine Manually
Important: Always push the machine manually.
Never tow the machine because it may damage
the transaxle.
To Push the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector.
7. Pull the drive control (located at the rear of the
machine), out to the Push position.
8. Release the parking brake.
Note: This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely (Figure 12).
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Figure 12
1. Operate position
To Operate the Machine
1. Set the parking brake.
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2. Push position
2. Push the drive control into the Operate position
(Figure 12) to engage the drive system.
Note: The machine will not drive unless the drive
control is in the Operate position.
3. Install the grass collector; refer to Installing the
Grass Collector.
Driving the Machine 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.
To go forward:
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
2. Place your foot on the traction control pedal
and slowly press on the pedal to move forward
(Figure 13).
1. Traction control pedal
Note: To increase the speed, push the traction
control pedal down. To decrease the speed, release
the pressure on the traction control pedal.
To go backward:
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
2. Place your foot on the reverse speed pedal and
slowly press on the pedal to move backward
(Figure 13).
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Figure 13
2. Reverse speed pedal
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