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To Move Backward
1.
Disengage the parking brake.
2.
Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers (B, inset
2) evenly, until desired speed is achieved.
To Slow or Stop Machine
1.
Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly to
slow the machine.
2.
Continuing to squeeze the reverse speed control levers will
stop the machine.
3.
Once the machine is stopped, firmly depress the neutral
return pedal to place the transmissions in neutral.
4.
Engage the parking brake.
NOTE: Continuing to squeeze the reverse speed control levers
after the machine is stopped, will cause the machine to move in
reverse.
Turning the Machine
Note: Always reduce speed in a turn.
Turning Left:
Gently squeeze the left hand reverse speed control lever (C,
inset 3). A sharp or gentle turn is determined by the amount of
force applied to the steering control lever.
Turning Right:
Gently squeeze the right hand reverse speed control lever (D,
inset 4). A sharp or gentle turn is determined by the amount of
force applied to the steering control lever.
Temporarily Increase Forward Speed
The forward override levers were designed to provide increased
traction and controllability for operation on slopes and side hills.
To increase the forward speed to the left hand wheel:
Gently depress the left hand forward speed override lever (A,
Figure 7, inset 1) to temporarily increase the speed to the left
hand wheel.
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To increase the forward speed to the right hand wheel:
Gently depress the right hand forward speed override lever (B,
inset 2) to temporarily increase the speed to the right hand wheel.
Increase forward movement speed:
Gently depress both forward speed override levers evenly to
temporarily increase the forward speed of the machine.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height is adjustable between 2" and 3-1/2". The
mowing height is determined by the number of caster spacers
(A, Figure 8) below the caster arm (B).
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