OPERATION
REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse
direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"
position.
_WARNING:
Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator
decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
attachment
engaged.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely necessary.
USINGTHE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 24)
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
•
Depress brake pedal all the way down.
•
With engine running, turn ignitionkey counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
•
Look down and behind before and while backing.
•
Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement.
•
When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON"
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
POSITION
(NORMAL
OPERATING)
Fig. 24
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
•
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
brake pedal.
•
Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set-
ting.
•
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
(See Fig. 25)
When pushing or towing your tractor, ensure transmission
is disengaged by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
•
Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment
lift control.
•
Pull freewheel control out until the free wheel control
rod locks in extended position.
•
Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
•
To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: Freewheel control will automatically
disengage
when the brake/clutch pedal is depressed.
TRANSMISSION
ENGAGED
TRANSMiSSiON
DISENGAGED
Fig. 25
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING
CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended
by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
SERVICE
REMINDER/HOUR
METER
Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine
has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower
needs servicing. When service is required, the service
reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and
mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in
any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key
remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.
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