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Executing a Zero Turn
1.
A zero turn maneuver can be executed while the machine
is moving in the forward or reverse directions if the
steering wheel is turned completely in the one direction.
2.
To turn clockwise when going forward, turn the steering
wheel clockwise and depress the forward drive pedal.
Release the pedal and the machine should stop turning.
If the reverse drive pedal is depressed, the turn will be
counter-clockwise.
3.
To turn counter-clockwise when going forward turn the
steering wheel counter-clockwise and depress the forward
drive pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should
stop turning. If the reverse drive pedal is depressed, the
turn will be clockwise.
Stopping the Tractor
1.
Allow the forward and reverse drive pedals to return the
neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor.
2.
Push the PTO knob downward to the disengaged position.
3.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position.
4.
If dismounting the machine, allow the drive pedals to return
to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the
throttle control lever to the fast position, turn the ignition
switch to STOP
and remove the key from the switch.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without disengaging the PTO knob, moving drive
pedals to the neutral position, and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,
turn the ignition key off and remove key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING!
Do not operate on inclines with a slope
in excess of 20° (a rise of approximately 4 feet every
10 feet). The machine could overturn and cause
serious injury.
1.
Always drive across slopes, never up and down.
2.
Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Operating The PTO knob
Operate the PTO knob as follows:
1.
Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid
throttle position.
2.
Pull the PTO knob switch upward to the "ENGAGED" position.
3.
Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full
engine speed).
4.
The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without turning off the
power take-off switch, the tractor's engine will shut off.
Using the Mower Deck
WARNING!
Make certain the area to be mowed is
free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects
that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when
lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V"
belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a
non grassy area before engaging the mower deck.
1.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest
position, place the clevis pin attached to the tractor into
the desired index hole on the deck height index, then
slowly release the deck lift pedal. See Figure 5-3.
Deck Lift Pedal
Figure 5-3
2.
Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
3.
On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed.
4.
Engage the PTO knob and move the throttle control to the
fast
position.
5.
Remove the clevis pin, raise the deck to the highest
(transport) position and place the clevis pin in the desired
position and secure with the clevis pin. Lower the mower
deck to the desired height setting.
6.
Slowly push the forward drive pedal forward to move
the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly
toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the
cut quality. Control the ground speed with the drive pedals.
7.
When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down
or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a
pivot or zero turn is required.
8.
Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and
overlap approximately 3".
9.
Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
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