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REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Your
tractor
is equipped
with
a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS).
Any
attempt
by
the operator
to travel in the reverse
direction
with the attachment
clutch engaged
will shut
off the engine
unless
ignition
key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_[_,WARNING:
Backing
up
with
the
at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
while
mowing
is
strongly
discouraged.
Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow
reverse
operation
with the attach-
ment clutch
engaged,
should
only be done
when the operator
decides
it is necessary
to
reposition
the machine
with the attachment
engaged.
Do not
mow
in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
Only use ifyou are certain no children
or other
bystanders
will enter
the mowing
area.
1.
Move
motion
control
lever
to
neutral
position.
2.
With
engine
running,
turn
ignition
key
counterclockwise
to
ROS
"ON"
posi-
tion.
3.
Look down
and behind
before
and while
backing.
4.
Slowly
move
motion
control
lever
to
reverse
(R) position
to start movement.
5.
When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE
MOWER
Your
tractor
is equipped
with
an operator
presence
sensing
switch. Any attempt
bythe
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.
1.
Select
desired
height
of cut with attach-
ment
lift lever.
2.
Start mower
blades
by engaging
attach-
ment
clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage
attachment
clutch
control.
_,CAUTION:
Do not operatethe
mowerwith-
out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers
so equipped,
orthe deflectorshield
(S) in place.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing
ortowing
yourtractor,
be sureto
disengage
transmission
by placing freewheel
control
in freewheeling
position.
Free wheel
control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
•
Raise
attachment
lift to highest
position
with attachment
lift control.
• Move motion
control
leverto
neutral
posi-
tion.
• Pull freewheel
control
out until the
free
wheel control rod locks in extended
position.
• Do not push
or tow tractor
at more
than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage
transmission,
reverse
above
procedure.
NOTE:
Freewheel
control
will automatically
disengage
when
the
brake/clutch
pedal
is
depressed.
TRANSMISSION
ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION
DISENGAGED
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
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply
with specifications
of the
manufacturer
of your
tractor.
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.
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