FGM TC 155 GTI Operator's Manual page 13

WARNING
The mower deck must be in the highest
position, when you drive the tractor in
transport mode off the lawn. If not, damage
will be caused to the cutting system
RIDING THE TRACTOR
The tractor is equipped with a hydrostatic
transmission. It means that the forward and
reverse speed can be achieved with the use
of the pedals (Fig. 18).
The more depressed the pedals are the
faster the tractor moves. The tractor moves faster in
forward and slower in reverse.
Fig. 18
1 - forward pedal
2 - reverse pedal
BRAKE (Fig. 14)
When the pedal is fully depressed, the brake
is applied. Then, place the throttle at
the "turtle" position (Fig. 15 or Fig.16).
The parking brake lever is used to lock the
brake pedal in brake position (Fig. 14, pos. 2).
OPERATION
REVERSE GEAR
Come to a full stop before changing the direction
Depress slowly the reverse motion pedal (Fig. 18, pos. 2).
While riding backwards, watch out behind.
Do not have your mower engaged!
LAWN CUTTING
* Clear the area of any objects such as toys,
* Do not wear loose clothes which could be
* Always wear substantial footwear.
* Keep children and animals out of the area
* Keep hands and feet away from the
*
In case the tractor must be pushed, the
transmission disengagement by-pass lever
must be pulled out (Fig. 11, pos. 15).
Be sure the cutting system is disengaged
and is in the OFF position before starting the
engine. (Fig. 19).
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CAUTION
of motion.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
wires, branches, etc.
caught in moving parts.
while riding the mower.
mower deck.
Never carry passengers.
WARNING
Fig. 19