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Reverse Caution Mode
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended
.
WARNING:
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 immediately if
someone enters the area.
To use the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
IMPORTANT:
The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator’s Manual.
2.
Turn the key from the
NORMAL MOWING
(Green)
position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(Yellow) position of the key switch module. See
Figure 10.
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 10.
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
MOWING
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).
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
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. Then 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.
Figure 10
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 the ADJUSTMENTS section 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.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
•
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
•
Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
•
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
•
Pull the choke control outward.
•
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
NOTE:
If starting problems are encountered, refer to
the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section of this manual.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
NOTE:
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
