To Operate Mower; Reverse Operation System (Ros) - Weed Eater One WE261 Operator's Manual

TO OPERATE MOWER
Your riding mower is equipped with an
operator presence sensing switch. Any
attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the deck 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,
I. Select desired height of cut_
2, Start mower blade by engaging deck
clutch lever°
TO STOP MOWER BLADE-
Disengage deck clutch lever,
Deck Clutch Lever
"Disengaged" Position
Mower Height
Adjustment High
Position
Mower Height
Deck tutch Lever Adjustment
"Engaged" Position Low Position
_._J_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place,
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion with the deck clutch engaged wilt shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position,
,_WARNING: Backing up with the deck
clutch engaged while mowing is strongly
discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to al-
low reverse operation with the deck clutch
engaged, should only be done when the
operator decides it is necessary to reposi-
tion the machine with the attachment
engaged, Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary,
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing
area.
1, Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position,
24 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 of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position,
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
Deflector Shield
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