Reverse Caution Mode; Driving On Slopes; Engaging The Blades - Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Operator's Manual

Reverse Caution Mode

(Models equipped with ignition switch module)
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting
The Engine.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Figure 5-1.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-1.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Stop
position
Figure 1-1
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT:
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain
activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the brake pedal and holding it down
while moving the parking brake lever into the PARK
BRAKE position.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Important Safe Operation
Practices section in the front of this manual to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING!
excess of 10 degrees (a rise of approximately 2 feet for
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.
Reverse
Push

Engaging the Blades

Button
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting
deck. To engage the blades, proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
Normal
2. Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way
Driving
forward into the engaged (ON) position.
Mode
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the
most efficient use of the cutting deck.
IMPORTANT:
Start
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when
traveling in reverse, and if the operator leaves the seat. Refer to
position
Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the
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