Scag Power Equipment V-Ride XL Series Operator's Manual page 22

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Pull Steering
Control Levers Forward
Release Parking Brake
Neutral Position
Reverse Travel
Release Parking Brake
Figure 4-4. Travel Controls
FORWARD TRAVEL
To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking
brake, use the front reference bar as an anchor point for
your hands, and slowly pull the levers forward an equal
distance. The further the steering control levers are pulled
forward, the greater the forward speed will be. To increase
the speed, pull the steering control levers forward and to
decrease speed, slowly allow the the steering control levers
to return toward the neutral position. See Figure 4-4.
To steer the mower to the left while traveling forward,
allow the left steering control lever to move back toward
the neutral position. The further the steering control is
allowed to move back, the quicker the mower will turn
left.
Forward Travel
Front Reference Bar
Reference Bars
Parking Brake Engaged
Pull Steering
Control Levers Back
Rear Reference Bar
To steer the mower to the right while traveling forward,
allow the right steering control lever to move back
toward the neutral position. The further the steering
control is allowed to move back, the quicker the mower
will turn right.
To stop the forward travel completely, allow the steering
control levers to return to the neutral position. If the
mower is to be parked, engage the parking brake.
Smooth operation of the steering control levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
- IMPORTANT -
Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will
hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel
backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle.
REVERSE TRAVEL
CAUTION
Disengage power to the mower before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
CAUTION
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
To travel in reverse, use the rear reference bar as an
anchor for your hands, and slowly pull both steering
control handles back. Keep the travel speed low while
traveling in reverse. See Figure 4-4.
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