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.
_L, WARNING"
Backing
up with
the
at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
while
mowing
is
strongly
discouraged.
Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow
reverse
operation
with the attach-
ment 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.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
Only
use if you
are certain
no children
or
other bystanders
will enter the mowing
area.
1.
Depress
clutch/brake
pedal
all the way
down
and hold.
2.
With
engine
running,
turn
ignition
key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
3.
Look down
and behind
before
and while
backing.
4.
Move gearshift
leverto
reverse
(R) posi-
tion and slowly release
clutch/brake
pedal
to start movement.
5.
When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_I_,WARNING:
Do not drive
up or down
hills with slopes
greater
than
15 ° and do
not drive across
any slope.
Use the slope
guide
provided
at the back of this manual.
• Choose
the slowest
speed
before
start-
ing up or down
hills.
• Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed
on
hills.
• If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal
quickly
to brake
posi-
tion and engage
parking
brake.
• Move
gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
En-
sure you have allowed
room for tractor
to roll slightly
as you restart
movement.
• To restart
movement,
slowly
release
parking
brake
and clutch/brake
pedal.
• Make
all turns
slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•
Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest.
• When
pushing
or towing
your tractor,
ensure
gearshift
lever is in neutral
posi-
tion.
• Do not push or tow tractor
at more than
five (5) MPH.
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
ATTACH=
MENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply
with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor.
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 indicates
when
the engine
or mower
needs
servicing.
After
every
50 hours of operation
the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours or until a manual
reset
occurs.
To reset the display
manually
turn
the ignition
switch
to the on position,
then
the off position
five times
(1 second
on, 1
second
off). 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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