ReverseCaution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position
of the key switch
module
allows the tractor to be operated
in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE:Mowing
in reverse is not recommended.
Driving TheTractor
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ARNING!
Avoid sudden
starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING!
Use extreme
caution
while operating
1.
the tractor
in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind
before and while backing.
Do
2.
not operate
the tractor
when children
or others are
around.
Stop the tractor immediately
if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE:
NOTE:The
operator
MUST be seated in the tractor
seat.
1.
Start the engine as previously
instructed
on the previous
page.
2.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position
of the
key switch module.
See Fig. 5-1.
Indicator
NO CHILDREN AROUND
REVERSE PUSH
Light
BUTTON
* ii
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST(rabbit) position.
To travel FORWARD,slowly press the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.
See Fig. 5-2.
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired
speed is achieved. SeeFig. 5-2.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt
to change the
direction
of travel when the tractor
is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete
stop before
pivoting
the drive pedal from forward
to reverse or
vice versa.
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Figure 5-1
3.
Press 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 Fig. 5-1.
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 will remain activated
until:
a.
The key is placed
in either
the NORMAL MOWING
position
or STOP position
or
b.
The operator
leaves the seat.
Figure 5-2
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ARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without
first placing
the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
the disengaged
(OFF) position
and engaging
the
parking
brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended,
also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
SECTION
5 --
OPERATION