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.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
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
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
switch module. See Figure 19.
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 ignition switch module will be ON while activated. See
Figure 19.
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
. Always look down and behind
:
(Green) position to
(Yellow) position of the ignition
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 19
(Orange, Triangular Button) at the
will remain activated until:
position or STOP
Executing a Zero Turn
When executing a zero turn, the riding mower MUST BE STOPPED.
Executing a zero turn while the riding mower is moving can significantly
reduce your control of the riding mower and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
1.
Stop the forward or reverse motion of the riding mower 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 20.
Clockwise Zero Turn
3.
To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 21.
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WARNING
Figure 20
Counterclockwise Zero Turn
Figure 21