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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
2. Turn the key from the
NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 4-5.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be
ON while
activated. See Figure 4-5.
4. Once activated (indicator light
ON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL MOW-
ING position or STOP position.
b. The operator leaves the seat (Models with Electric
PTO ONLY).
c. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the brake pedal and holding it down
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward (Models with Manual PTO ONLY).
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot while gently pushing the parking brake
button inward.
2. Hold the parking brake button in while removing your
foot from the brake pedal.
3. Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake:
1. Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting
height notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between
¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor
is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the
deck and are not designed to support the weight of the
cutting deck.
Refer to
Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual
for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system
is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and
protection.
WARNING
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Use extreme caution
while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while
backing. Do not
operate the tractor
when children or
others are around.
Stop the tractor im-
mediately if someone
enters the area.
