Operating Instructions
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Steering Levers
Each drive wheel is controlled by its own indepen-
dent steering lever, for both steering function and
FORWARD/REVERSE
motion. The FSC lever sets
the maximum forward speed, and also sets the for-
ward position of the steering levers. The steering
levers operate
only with a backward pulling
move-
ment of the lever, which causes the drive wheel for
that lever to first slow down, stop, and then reverse
with a full backward lever stroke. The levers are re-
leased to the
FORWARD
position for “straight-
ahead” ground travel.
NOTE:
Pushing forward on the steering levers will
not cause
any
change in tractor motion - there will
be no steering lever reaction and there will be no
machine damage.
Blade Clutch (PTO)
The blade clutch lever has two positions. Pulling
the
lever
FORWARD engages
the PTO that drives the
mower blades. Pulling the lever
BACKWARD
disengages
the PTO and engages the blade brake.
Parking Brake
The parking brake functions by locking a detent arm
internally into the transaxle. Moving the lever
FOR-
WARD engages
the parking brake; moving the le-
ver
BACKWARD releases
the brake.
IMPORTANT:
Stop the tractor completely before
engaging the parking brake. The parking brake
uses a positive mechanical lock similar to the
PARK
posi tion on an automotive automatic transmission.
If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged, it
will result in sudden stoppage and possible internal
damage to the transaxle.
NOTE:
If pressure on the parking brake (e.g. parked
on a hill) makes it impossible to release the parking
brake with the parking brake lever, move the mower
gently forward or backward to allow the brake detent
to release.
Parking Brake Engaged
Parking Brake Disengaged