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(pushed forward) before the motion control
levers can be moved or the engine will stop.
When the motion control levers are positioned fully
outward (apart), the drive system is in the PTO
disengage position (Figure 8).
Note: The "N" LCD indicator appears when both
levers are in the neutral lock position.
When the motion control levers are moved directly
inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral
operate position.
1. Neutral lock position
(handles out)
2. Neutral operate position
(handles in)
3. Front of machine
4. Reverse
Driving Forward
1. Make sure the motion control levers are in the
neutral position.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
Figure 8
5. Rear reference bar
6. Front reference/Speed
control bar
7. Forward
8. Front reference bar
adjustment hole
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To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
The machine will move faster the farther the
motion control levers are moved from the neutral
position.
4. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the motion control levers to the neutral
operate position.
2. To move rearward in a straight line, slowly move
both levers rearward with equal pressure.
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Figure 9
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