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Section 4
To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking
brake, place your hands on the steering control levers and
slowly push the levers forward an equal distance. The
further the steering control levers are pushed forward, the
greater the forward speed will be. To increase the speed,
push the steering control levers forward and to decrease
speed, pull the steering control levers back. See Figure
4-4.
To stop the forward travel completely, pull the steering
control levers back to the neutral position.
To steer the mower to the left while traveling forward,
pull the left steering control lever back. The further the
steering control is pulled back, the quicker the mower will
turn left.
To steer the mower to the right while traveling forward,
pull the right steering control lever back. The further the
steering control is pulled back, the quicker the mower will
turn right.
- NOTE -
Smooth operation of the steering control levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
- IMPORTANT -
Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will
hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel
backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle.
(See Figure 4-1 item 9 for cutter deck raising
description.)
REVERSE TRAVEL
CAUTION
Disengage power to the mower before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
CAUTION
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
To travel in reverse, pull both steering control handles
back. Keep the travel speed low while traveling in
reverse.
- NOTE -
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments may need to be made using
the steering controls.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left
steering control lever to move forward. The further
the control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn left.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, allow the right
steering control lever to move forward. The further
the control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn right.
To stop the reverse travel, allow the steering control levers
to return to the neutral position. If the mower is to be
parked, engage the parking brake.
4.7 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER
BLADES)
1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to
engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens
the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine
speed when engaging the deck drive.
2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
switch, located on the instrument panel, to the
engage position. See Figure 4-5.