TO OPERATEMOWER
Yourtractor is
equipped
with an operator
presence
sensing
switch.
Any attempt
by the operator
to leave the seat with the
engine
running
and the attachment
clutch
engaged
will shut off the engine.
You must
remain
fully and centrally
positioned
in the
seat to prevent
the engine
from hesitating
or cutting
off when
operating
your equip-
ment on rough,
rolling terrain
or hills.
1.
Select
desired
height
of cut with at-
tachment
lift lever.
2.
Start mower
blades
by engaging
at-
tachment
clutch control.
TO STOP
MOWER
BLADES
-
disengage
attachment
clutch control.
_CAUTION:
Do not operate
the mower
without
either the entire
grass catcher,
on mowers
so equipped,
or the deflector
shield
(S)in
place.
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Your tractor
is equipped
with a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS). Any attempt
by
the operator
to travel in the reverse
direc-
tion with the attachment
clutch
engaged
will shut off the engine
unless
ignition
key
is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
A_,WARNING:
Backing
up with the at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
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.
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" posi-
tion.
3.
Look down and behind
before
backing.
4.
Move gear shift lever to reverse
(R) po-
sition and slowly
release
clutch/brake
pedal to start movement.
5.
When
use of the 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
A_,WARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes
greater
than
15 ° and do
not drive across
any slope. Use the slope
guide at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest
speed
before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed
on
hills.
• If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position
and engage
parking
brake.
• Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be sure
you have allowed
room for tractor
to roll
slightly
as you restart
movement.
• To restart
movement,
slowly release
park-
ing brake and clutch/brake
pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise
attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
• When
pushing
or towing
your
tractor,
be sure
gearshift
lever is in neutral
(N)
position.
• 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, be sure 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.
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