Craftsman 247.27050 Manual Del Usuario página 18

Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
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
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
module. See Figure 17.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
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
17.
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. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
OPERATION
position of the key switch module allows the
WARNING
:
(Green) position to the
(Yellow) position of the key switch
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse Caution
Mode Position
Start
Position
Figure 17
(Orange, Triangular Button) at the
will remain activated until:
position or STOP
Executing a Zero Turn
When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a
zero turn while th e tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control
of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive
control levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while simultaneously
moving the right control lever rearward. See Figure 18.
Clockwise Zero Turn
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 19.
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WARNING
Figure 18
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 19