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To travel forward: Slowly depress the upper
portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired
speed is achieved. See Figure 7.
Reverse
Drive Pedal
Figure 7
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To travel in reverse: Check that the area behind is
clear, then slowly depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your foot (not your heel)
until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 7.
Do not attempt to change the direction of
IMPORTANT:
travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the
tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive
pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the
disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the
brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
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Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
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Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
•
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the DOWN position.
To disengage the parking brake:
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Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Moving the Tractor Manually
Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a relief
valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the
tractor manually. Activating this valve forces the
transmission fluid to bypass its normal route, allowing
the rear tires to "freewheel." To engage the relief valve,
proceed as follows:
Forward
Brake Pedal
Fender /
Running Board
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Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the
tractor. See Figure 8.
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Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then up, to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
The transmission will NOT engage when the
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to
its normal position prior to operating the tractor.
Never attempt to move the tractor
IMPORTANT:
manually without first engaging the relief valve. Doing
so will result in damage to the tractor's transmission.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the Slope Gauge on page 6 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING:
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
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Mow up and down slopes, never across.
•
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn downwards on the slope. Turning
upwards on a slope greatly increases the chance of
a roll over.
•
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
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Hydrostatic
Bypass Rod
Figure 8
Do not mow on inclines with a
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