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OPERATION
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
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Depress brake pedal all the way down.
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With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
•
Look down and behind before and while backing.
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Slowly depress reverse drive 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
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL
OPERATING)
Fig. 20
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 21)
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 hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
•
Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER
BLADES
disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without
either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, orthe deflector
shield (S) in place.
Fig. 21
CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
brake pedal.
•
Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set-
ting.
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
(See Figs. 13 and 22)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to 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.
•
Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and
release so it is held in the disengaged position.
•
Do not
push or tow tractor at more than two (2)
MPH.
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To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
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.).
Transmission
Disengaged
Fig. 22
TOWING
CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
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.
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