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4.
Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the
traction control pedal to Neutral, set the parking brake,
and start the engine. While the engine is running, shift
the blade control (PTO) switch to Engage and move the
traction control pedal to Reverse: The engine should
stop.
5.
Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the
traction control pedal to Neutral, and set the parking
brake. Start the engine, shift the blade control (PTO)
switch to Engage, and turn the KeyChoice key and
release it: The operating-in-reverse warning light should
illuminate.
6.
Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage: The
operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.
Pushing the Tractor Manually
Important
Always push the tractor manually. Never
tow the tractor because transaxle damage may occur.
To Push the Tractor
1.
Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3.
Remove the ignition key.
4.
Pull the drive control out to the Push position.
Note:
This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely (Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1. Operate position
2. Push position
To Operate the Tractor
Push the drive control into the Operate position. This
engages the drive system (Fig. 12).
Note:
The tractor will not drive unless the drive control is
in the Operate position.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Shift the throttle control
lever into the Fast position for best performance.
To go forward or backward:
1.
Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake on page 13.
2.
Place your foot on the traction control pedal and slowly
press on the top of the traction control pedal to move
forward or on the bottom of the traction control pedal to
move backward (Fig. 13).
Note:
The farther you move the traction control pedal
in either direction, the faster the tractor will move in
that direction.
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Figure 13
1. Traction control pedal
2. Forward
3. Backward
Note:
To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction control pedal.
Important
To avoid transmission damage, always
release the parking brake before moving the traction control
pedal.
Stopping the Tractor
1.
Release the traction control pedal.
2.
Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3.
Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine.
4.
Set the parking brake if you leave the tractor
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake on
page 13.
5.
Remove the ignition key from the switch.
