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3.
Depress the
REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be
ON
while
activated. See Figure 11.
4.
Once activated (indicator light
ON
), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
IMPORTANT:
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL
MOWING
position or
STOP
position.
b. The operator leaves the seat (Models with
Electric PTO ONLY).
c.
The operator engages the parking brake by
fully depressing the brake pedal and holding
it down while gently pushing the parking
brake button inward (Models with Manual
PTO ONLY).
Figure 11
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
•
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot while gently pushing the parking brake
button inward.
•
Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
•
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake:
•
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the
deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-
inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,
flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE:
The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of
the deck and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.
Refer to
Leveling the Deck
, in the MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more
detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:
Refer to the
TRACTOR SET-UP
section of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
•
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
•
Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
•
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
•
Activate the choke control.
•
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
•
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE:
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position