6.
Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the Disengage
position: The operating-in-reverse warning light should
turn off.
Pushing the Machine Manually
Important:
Always push the machine manually. Never
tow the machine because it may damage the transaxle.
To Push the Machine
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blades (PTO).
3.
Set the parking brake.
4.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5.
Remove the ignition key.
6.
Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector.
7.
Push the drive control (located at the rear of the
machine), in to the Push position.
8.
Release the parking brake.
Note:
This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely (Figure 13).
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Figure 13
1.
Operate position
2.
Push position
To Operate the Machine
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.
Pull the drive control out to the Operate position
(Figure 13) to engage the drive system.
Note:
The machine will not drive unless the drive
control is in the Operate position.
3.
Install the grass collector; refer to Installing the Grass
Collector.
Driving the Machine Forward
or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the Fast position for best performance.
To go forward:
1.
Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
2.
Place your foot on the forward speed pedal and slowly
press on the pedal to move forward (Figure 14).
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Figure 14
1.
Forward speed pedal
2.
Reverse speed pedal
Note:
To increase the speed, push the forward speed
pedal down. To decrease the speed, release the pressure
on the traction control pedal.
To go backward:
1.
Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
2.
Place your foot on the reverse speed pedal and slowly
press on the pedal to move backward (Figure 14).
Note:
To increase the speed, push the reverse speed
pedal down. To decrease the speed, release the pressure
on the reverse speed pedal.
Important:
To avoid transmission damage, always
release the parking brake before moving the traction
control pedal or the reverse speed pedal.
Important:
To prevent damage to the mower, always
set the mower to the highest cutting position when you
drive the machine off the lawn.
Stopping the Machine
1.
Release the traction control pedal or reverse speed
pedal.
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