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OPERATION
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.
_k,WARNING:
Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
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 if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
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Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
With engine running, turn ignitionkey counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
Look down and behind before and while backing.
Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position
to start movement.
When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
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ROS "ON" POSITION
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
TO TRANSPORT
(See Figs.
3 and
11)
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.
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
Engaged
Transmission
Disengaged
FIG. 11
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
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&
o
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with slopes greater than 15 and do not
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drive across any slope.
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT
RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•
Make all turns slowly.
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.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor
has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
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