15
OPERATION
Engaging the Parking Brake
Note:
The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1.
Depress the brake pedal completely down with your left foot and hold it in
that position.
2.
Depress the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that position.
3.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
4.
Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever.
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it doesn’t,
the parking brake is
not
engaged. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake.
To disengage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal .
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING
Do not attempt to engage the cruise control lever while traveling in reverse.
The cruise control will not engage while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1.
Depress the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed
is achieved.
2.
Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that position.
3.
Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal.
4.
Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever.
The forward drive pedal should remain in the down position and the tractor will
maintain the same forward drive speed. If it doesn’t, the cruise control is not engaged.
Repeat steps 1-4 again to engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress the forward drive pedal or the brake pedal.
Reverse Caution Mode
Reverse Caution Mode (Turn-Key Ignition)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition switch allows the tractor to be
operated in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) into the engaged (ON) position.
Note:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
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.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
Note:
The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine as previously instructed.
2.
Turn the ignition key from the NORMAL
MOWING (a) position to the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE (b) position of the ignition
switch. See Figure 28.
3.
Press and hold the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE BUTTON (c) at the top, right corner
of the ignition module for 3 seconds.
The red indicator light (d) at the top, left
corner of the ignition module will be ON
while activated. See Figure 28.
4.
Once activated (indicator light ON), the
tractor can be driven in reverse with the
PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON)
position.
(d)
(e)
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 28
5.
Always look down and behind before and while backing up slowly to make sure
no children are around. After resuming forward motion, return key to the NORMAL
MOWING (a) position to return to normal mowing operation.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(b)
will remain activated until:
a.
The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING (a) position or STOP
(e) position.
b.
The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)/the parking brake is set
(manual PTO).
Reverse Caution Mode (PBS Ignition)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON) position.
Note:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
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.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
Note:
The operator MUST be seated
in the tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine as
instructed above.
2.
Press the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE button and hold for
3 seconds. The indicator
light will flash for 3 seconds
and will stay on when the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE is
activated. See Figure 29.
3.
The indicator light above
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button will be ON while
activated. See Figure 29.
4.
Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with
the cutting PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON) position.
5.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children
are around. After resuming forward motion, press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button to return to NORMAL MOWING.
6.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE button is pressed again.
b.
The ignition key is pressed or removed.
c.
The operator leaves the seat.
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)(Electric PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1.
Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2.
Pull the PTO (Blade Engage) switch outward into the engaged (ON) position.
See Figure 26.
Note:
When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle is always in the
FAST position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to
premature battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3.
To disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), push the PTO switch inward to the
disengaged (OFF) position.
Ignition
Key
TO START: DEPRESS BRAKE, PUSH
&
HOLD START/STOP BUTTON FOR 0.5
SEC.
TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WITH BLADES ENGAGED:
PUSH & HOLD ORANGE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC
.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
TO TURN OFF : PRESS
LIGHT WILL FLASH THEN
STAY ON
TO STOP ENGINE: PUSH
START/STOP BUTTON
INSERT KEY AND PUSH START / STOP BUTTON
HOURS
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Button
Figure 29
