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OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL
PEDAL
The drive system uses a HydrostaticAutomatic Drivetransmission.
The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of
drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed
control pedal operated with your rightfoot. Do not use the left brake
pedal In normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly
stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE
FORWARD
1.
The automatic
drive disconnect
must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 10).
2.
Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.
3.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4.
Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired
speed (Figure 9).
5.
To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control
pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the
speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1.
Lookto the rear.
2.
Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE
position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake
pedal. Use only the speed control pedal.
1.
Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal. The
speed control pedal will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position.
2.
When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control pedal to
the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlled by the position ofthe speed control
pedal. The following chart provides functions along with the pedal
positions. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in
the FAST position.
FUNCTION
PEDAL
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
Bagging Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
Transport
Pull Behind
Attachments
PosmoN
I/3
1/3 to 1/2
I/2 to 2/3
1/2 to 3/4
FULL
1/3 to 1/2
FAST
CHOKE
FAST
Ia
m
SLOW
THROTTLE
HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release
the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect
is under the
seat.
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1.
The engine must be off.
2,
Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
3.
Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect
in the PUSH
position (Figure 10). The transmission is now released and the
unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather,
the heavy viscosity
oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4.
To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
15
m
Automatic Drive Disconnect
AutomaticDriveDisconnect
PUSH POSITION
Figure 10
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