CONTROLS 2
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2.2
CONTROLS _______________________________________________________________
A.
Tilt Steering
Pull lever up to release steering column. Tilt column
up or down to position desired. Release lever to lock
steering column in place.
B.
Turn Assist
Reduces the turning radius of the machine for
operation in close areas. Use the turn assist pedals
for making tight turns around trees and other objects.
To operate turn assist, press pedal down gradually
until desired turning radius is achieved - left pedal
(
B1)
for left turns, right pedal
(B2)
for right turns.
Note:
Pressing pedal too hard will cause wheel to
lock up and may tear or mark the turf.
C.
Speed Limiter
Limits forward speed while cutting or operating
attachments. To operate at lower travel speed rotate
lever as shown
(C
1
)
so it contacts stop screw on floor
board when traction pedal is pressed forward. To
travel at full speed, set lever in position shown
(C
3
)
.
Stop screw
(C
2
)
can be adjusted to set specific travel
speeds.
Figure 2B
D.
Traction Pedal
Press front pedal
(D
1
)
down for forward travel.
Release pedal to slow mower and stop.
Press rear pedal (
D
2
) down for reverse travel.
Release pedal to slow mower and stop. Allow mower
to come to a complete stop before reversing
directions.
E.
Alarm
The alarm, along with the warning lights, sounds to
alert the operator to conditions requiring immediate
attention. See
Section 2.4
.
F.
Hydraulic Oil Cap/Dipstick
Fill to green mark on dipstick using clean hydraulic
fluid while machine is cool. Do not overfill.
G.
Fuel Cap
Fill fuel tank with No. 2 diesel fuel, minimum cetane
rating of 45. See engine manual for additional fuel
specifications.
H.
Parking Brake
To engage parking brake pull up on lever. Always
engage parking brake before starting and after
stopping machine.
I.
Seat Adjustments
The standard operator’s seat has five adjustment
settings.
Description
Location on Seat
Raise/Lower Control
left, front - under seat
Back Rest Tilt
left, front - under seat.
Fore/Aft Control Bar
front of seat
Back Lumbar Support left side on back rest
Arm Rest Control
under each arm rest
J.
Side Deck Transport Locks
Locks decks in upright position for transporting
mower. Locks must be manually released before
lowering decks. See
Safety & Operation Manual
.
CAUTION
Never adjust steering while mower is moving. Stop
unit and set parking brake before adjusting.
!
Full Speed
Reduced Speed
C
1
C
2
C
3
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