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WARNING:
Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always turn off blades/
PTO, move both control handles into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key before dismounting.
To properly execute a 180° rotation on a pivot point,
always observe the following steps in order:
NOTE:
For simplicity of instructions, the following
steps apply to making a left rotation. Simply substitute
right for left (and vice-versa) in the following steps for
instructions on making a right rotation.
1.
Allow the tractor to come to a complete stop.
2.
Pull back slightly on the left control handle to allow
both front castor wheels to pivot to the left.
3.
At the moment when both castor wheels are
pointing directly sideways, gradually push the
right control handle forward while maintaining a
constant reverse position on the left control handle.
NOTE:
Pushing the right control handle forward
before allowing the castor wheels to pivot sideways will
hinder the tractor’s ability to rotate on a pivot point.
4.
Once the tractor has completed the 180° rotation,
push the left control handle forward and position it
adjacent the right control handle on the dash.
IMPORTANT:
Allow one control handle to remain in the
STOP (neutral) position only momentarily while
moving the opposite control handle forward or
rearward. Leaving one control handle in the STOP
(neutral) position while repositioning the other control
handle may result in turf defacement.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the
SLOPE GAUGE
on page 8 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING:
All slopes require extra
caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if
you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
•
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
•
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to
Setting The Cutting Height
earlier in
this section.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, grasp the parking brake
lever found on the tractor’s left fender and pull it toward
the rear of the tractor in the long slot. Move the lever
slightly to the left before releasing it into the short slot.
IMPORTANT:
The parking brake should not be engaged
while the tractor is in motion. If the operator should
attempt to engage the parking brake with either (or
both) control handle in position for FORWARD or
REVERSE travel, the tractor’s safety interlock system
will automatically shut off the engine.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off. Refer to
Safety Interlock
Switches
earlier in this section.
Engaging the Electric PTO
Figure 10
Engaging the electric PTO transfers power to the
cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments. To engage the electric PTO, proceed as
follows:
•
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•
Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 10.
•
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
NOTE:
The operator must remain in the tractor seat at
all times. If the operator should leave the seat without
pushing the PTO knob inward into the disengaged
(OFF) position, the tractor’s electric PTO clutch will
automatically disengage and stop the blades,
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
ON
OFF
Front View
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