28
29
1. Depress the deck height adjustment pedal (28).
2. Insert the pin (29) once the desired deck height is
available to lock the pedal.
NOTE
Full depress the deck height adjustment pedal to work
in the highest height, and the pedal will automatically
be locked.
8.2
OPERATE THE MACHINE
8.2.1
START THE MACHINE
WARNING
Seat belt must be fastened while operating a mower
equipped with ROPS in the raised and secured position. Do
not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered
position.
1. With key inserted, turn master power ignition switch on
by rotating key clockwise to the ON position.
2. Check for the appropriate speed mode by pressing drive
speed control button to “low speed” position.
NOTE
It is always recommended to start out in low mode/slow
speed.
3. Pull right and left drive control levers inward until stops
are contacted.
4. Pull up on deck blades ON/OFF switch to start cutting
blades for mowing.
NOTE
Only engage blades when drive control levers are in the
NEUTURAL position! NEVER engage blades when
moving!!
5. Push drive control levers forward for forward motion and
pull for reverse motion.
NOTE
Electric brake will engage after drive control levers are
returned to neutral.
8.2.2
DRIVE THE MACHINE
After starting the traction drive system, engage the steering
control levers and steer as follows:
WARNING
Always be aware of what is behind the machine before
backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and while
backing up.
WARNING
Rapid movement of steering control levers is not
recommended as damage to the electrical system
components may occur.
•
To go forward,
push steering control levers forward an
equal distance.
•
To go in reverse,
pull steering control levers rearward an
equal distance.
•
To turn left,
move the right steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the left steering control lever.
•
To turn right,
move the left steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the right steering control lever.
•
To execute a zero-radius turn,
move one steering
control lever forward and the other steering control lever
back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to
counter-rotate.
•
To stop or decrease speed,
move steering control levers
to neutral. When going forward, pull back gently on
steering control levers. When going in reverse, push
forward gently on steering control levers.
•
For an emergency stop,
there are two methods that can
be used:
•
When traveling forward or in reverse, place the
steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately. When moving in the rearward direction,
push forward gently on steering control levers and
avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement
could cause the front of the mower to come off of the
ground, resulting in possible loss of control, thereby
causing serious injury or death.
•
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. This will
shut down the traction drive system and the deck
drive system.
•
To make a three-point turn to the right,
move the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral than
the right steering control lever and start the turn. Next,
pull back on the steering control levers until they are past
neutral and the machine starts to go rearward. Pull the
right steering control lever farther rearward from neutral
than the left steering control lever until the rear of the
machine has pivoted around. Then, push the steering
control levers forward until they are both past neutral and
the machine starts to go forward. Push the left steering
control lever farther forward from neutral than the right
steering control lever and finish the turn.
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