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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation Sys-
tem (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the
reverse direction with the deck clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS
"ON" position.
WARNING:
Backing up with the deck clutch engaged
while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse operation with the deck clutch en-
gaged, should only be done when the operator decides
it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attach-
ment engaged.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary
.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystand-
ers will enter the mowing area.
1. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclock-
wise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si-
tion to start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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Deflector Shield
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blade by engaging deck clutch lever.
TO STOP MOWER BLADE-
Disengage deck clutch lever.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower without either
the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the
deflector shield in place.
OPERATION
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING:
Do not drive up or down hills with slopes
great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use
the slope guide at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
• To restart movement, slowly re lease parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your riding mower, be sure to
disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in
freewheel position. Freewheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of the riding mower.
• Raise mower height adjustment to its highest position
with mower height adjustment lever.
• Push freewheel control down and over with foot.
• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure, or
press brake lever all the way down.
Freewheel
Control
Disengaged
Freewheel
Control
Engaged
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your riding mower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with riding mower on level ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If nec es sary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Main-
te nance sec tion of this man u al).
• To change engine oil, see the Main te nance section in
this manual.
