Operation
17
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute).
To go forward or backward, depress the clutch/brake
pedal. Move the ground speed selector to the desired
forward speed or reverse. As you slowly release the
pedal, the machine will begin to move. Steer the
machine with the steering wheel.
Note:
For reverse motion, with the PTO
engaged, the operating–in–reverse
interlock must be deactivated by the
key choice switch located in front of
and below the seat.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
If you release the clutch/brake pedal too
quickly when the ground speed selector is
in gear, you could suddenly put the
machine in motion.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Sudden engagement of the machine’s drive
system could cause you to lose control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always release the clutch/brake pedal
slowly when starting the machine in motion
(forward or reverse).
Selecting Ground Speeds
IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission
damage, always depress the clutch/brake
pedal before shifting into or out of reverse.
Always start the machine in motion by depressing the
clutch/brake pedal and shifting into the desired speed.
Once the machine is in motion, you can shift into any
forward speed without depressing the clutch/brake
pedal. In most conditions, the machine is powerful
enough to move out in any speed. If it will not move
out in a selected speed (i.e., #5) due to a heavy load,
use a lower speed (i.e., #2).
IMPORTANT: Do not shift on slopes. Choose
a slow speed so that you will not have to stop
or shift while on the slope.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, depress the clutch/brake pedal,
shift into neutral, disengage the blade control (PTO),
and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
Also set the parking brake if you leave the machine
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake,
page 11. Remember to remove the keys from the
ignition and “Key Choice” switches.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Someone could move or attempt to operate
the tractor while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the tractor.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always remove the ignition and “Key
Choice” keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT: Do not “Ride the Brakes”.
Shift to a lower speed for slower ground
speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will
not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
