Driving The Tractor; Operating Suggestions - HUSTLER FasTrak Owner's Manual

FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
N
FORWARD TRAVEL
N = NEUTRAL POSITION
Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement

Driving the tractor

DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse
direction, especially when maneuvering on a slope.
The steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid
movement of the steering control levers in either
direction could result in a reaction of the tractor that
can cause serious injury.
After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as
follows:
To go forward, push steering control levers forward an equal
distance (Fig. 3-7).
To go in reverse, pull steering control levers rearward an
equal distance (Fig. 3-7).
To turn left, move the right steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than
lever.(Fig. 3-7)
To turn right, move the left steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the right steering control lever.
(Fig. 3-7)
"0" degree turn, move one steering control lever forward and
the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will allow
the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-7)
To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to
neutral. When going forward pull back gently on steering
control levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on
steering control levers.
For emergency stop, when traveling forward or rearward,
place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately.
DANGER: When moving in the rearward direction
push forward gently on steering control levers and
avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement
could cause the front of the mower to come off of the
ground resulting in possible loss of control causing
serious injury or death.
ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL
TURN RIGHT TURN
Fig. 3-7
the left steering control
REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
To make a three point turn to the right, move the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right
steering control lever and start the turn. Next, pull back on the
steering control levers until they are past neutral and the
machine starts to go rearward. Pull right steering control lever
farther rearward from neutral than the left steering control lever
until the rear of the machine has pivoted around. Then, push the
steering control levers forward until they are both past neutral
and the machine starts to go forward. Push the left steering
control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering
control lever and finish the turn. (Fig. 3-9)
WARNING: Always be aware of what is behind the
machine before backing up. Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing up.
IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of steering control levers
is not recommended as damage to the hydraulic system compo-
nents may occur.
To increase speed, increase steering control lever's distance
from neutral. The farther forward steering control levers are
from neutral, the faster tractor will travel forward. The farther
back steering control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor
will go in reverse.

Operating suggestions

DANGER: Prior to operating the tractor the operator
should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and
operation of the equipment, should read the manual
completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted
slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the
operation of the equipment before attempting normal
speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not
mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
3-6
N
REVERSE TRAVEL
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