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USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
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Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.
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With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
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Look down and behind before backing.
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Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly
release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
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When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" POSITION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 13)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged
will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
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Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.
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Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the en tire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield (S) in place.
OPERATION
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes great er than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
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Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment
lift control.
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When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH -
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
S
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Pull up and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.
Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly
into place. Remove and read oil level. If necessary,
add oil until "FULL " mark on dipstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
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For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Maintenance sec tion of this manual).
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To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
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