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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
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_
I.
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 backing.
4.
Move gear shift lever to reverse
position
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
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
,_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 orchanging
speed on hills°
° If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position
and engage
parking
braker
• 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.
o When
pushing
or towing your tractor,
be
sure gearshift
lever is in neutral
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-
mendedby
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 flashes to
indicate that the engine or mower needs ser-
vicing. 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 acurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
BEFORE STARTING
THE
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
The engine in yourtractor has been shipped,
from the factory,
already filled with summer
weight oit.
1o Check
engine
oit with tractor
on level
ground.
2o Unthread
and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;
wipe oil off. Reinsert
the dipstick into the
tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.
Do
not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove
and read oil level.
If necessary,
add oil
until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached,
Do not ove_itl.
• For cold weather
operation
you should
change
oil for easier starting
(See the oil
viscosity
chart in the Maintenance
section
of this manua!)_
. To change engine oil, see the Maintenance
section
in this manual.
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