Stopping The Engine; Engaging The Parking Brake; Driving On Slopes; Driving The Tractor - White Outdoor LT-542KH Operator's Manual

STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARNING:
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating
• If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade
Engage knob (or lever) in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
• Place the throttle control near the FAST position.
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.

ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE

To engage the parking brake:
• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
• Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the "down" position.
To disengage the parking brake:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING:
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING:
tractor without first placing the PTO knob (or
lever) in the disengaged (OFF) position,
depressing the brake pedal and engaging the
parking brake.
unattended, also turn the ignition key off and
remove the key.
• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the
parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
• To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper
portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired
speed is achieved. See Figure 11.
• To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind
is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your
heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See
Figure 11.
If you strike a foreign object,
Avoid sudden starts, ex-
Do not leave the seat of the
If leaving the
Reverse
Drive Pedal
IMPORTANT:
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the
drive pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING:
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL
tractor
NOTE:
The cruise control feature should only be
utilized while traveling in the forward direction.
• Slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal
until the desired speed is achieved.
• Lightly depress the cruise control button.
• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).
• Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the "down" position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
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Forward
Brake Pedal
Fender/
Running Board
Figure 11
Do NOT attempt to change the
Do not mow on inclines with a