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PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
Hydro Model
1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the
PTO by pushing the switch (F, figures 2 & 3) all the
way down.
2. See figure 9. The release lever is located under the
rear tractor frame, above the transmission. Release
lever must be in the rearward position to push the
tractor by hand.
To drive the tractor, release lever must be moved
completely forward to engage the DRIVE position.
Gear Model
1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the
PTO by pushing the switch (F, figures 2 & 3) all the
way down.
2. Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Unlock parking brake.
WARNING
Do not tow the tractor. Damage will result to the
transmission/transaxle.
Figure 9. Release Lever - Hydro Models
Operation
4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by
depressing the brake pedal (A, figure 8), then press
down on either pedal (I or J, figure 2) for the desired
direction and speed of travel.
On gear model, fully depress clutch/brake pedal (A,
figure 8) to release the parking brake and disengage
the clutch. Use the gear selector (I, figure 3) to select
the gear best suited for conditions, then slowly
release clutch/brake pedal to engage clutch and start
tractor in motion.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
1. On hydro model, gradually take your foot off the ped-
als (I & J, figure 2) to make a smooth stop. To make a
more rapid stop, depress the brake pedal (H, figure 2).
On gear model, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, fig-
ure 8) down only far enough to disengage the clutch
to make a gradual stop. For a more rapid stop, press
pedal down fully to apply the brake.
2. Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the knob
(B, figure 8) with the brake pedal fully depressed.
3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the switch
(F, figures 2 & 3).
4. Set engine throttle control to SLOW. Stopping a hot
engine too fast may cause engine damage. Let
engine idle for about a minute.
5. Turn key to OFF and remove it.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess
grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.
Release lever
