4 CONTROLS
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CONTROLS
4.1 PEDAL CONTROLS
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A.
Traction Pedal
Used to control forward and reverse movement of
mower. Traction Pedal must be in neutral without
Neutral Latch
(B)
depressed to start the mower.
Press front pedal
(A
1
)
down for forward travel.
Release pedal to slow mower and stop.
Press rear pedal (
A
2
) down for reverse travel.
Release pedal to slow mower and stop. Allow mower
to come to a complete stop before reversing
directions. Heel pad on rear pedal may be removed
for operators needing more leg room.
B.
Neutral Latch
The Traction Pedal does not operate without
depressing Neutral Latch.
Press down on latch with your foot and move the
Traction Pedal in the desired direction. Remove your
foot from the pedal and the mower will stop and
Neutral Latch will engage.
C.
Parking Brake
To engage Parking Brake press down on pedal until it
latches. Always engage Parking Brake before
starting and after stopping machine. Engine will not
start with Parking Brake disengaged.
D.
Parking Brake Release
Releases the Parking Brake.
E.
Turn Assist Pedals (Option)
Reduces the turning radius of the machine for
operation in close areas. Use the turn assist pedals
for making tight turns around trees and other objects.
Turn assist pedals will replace the Parking Brake
pedal. To use the parking brake, tie the pedals
together by sliding the lock pin
(E
3
)
above the pedals
toward the rear and to the left. Press both pedals
down at the same time to engage Parking Brake.
To operate turn assist, move lock pin to the right and
forward into the retaining notch
(E
3
)
, press desired
pedal down gradually until desired turning radius is
achieved - left pedal
(E
1
)
for left turns, right pedal
(E
2
)
for right turns.
Note:
Pressing Turn Assist Pedal too hard will cause
wheel to lock up and may tear or mark the turf.
Figure 4A
Figure 4B
Figure 4C
WARNING
Never attempt to drive the mower unless you have read the Safety & Operation Manual and know how to operate all
controls correctly.
Familiarize yourself with the icons shown above and what they represent. Learn the location and purpose of all the
controls and gauges before operating this mower.
!
A
1
A
2
B
C
D
E
1
E
2
E
3
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