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TO STOP MOWER BLADES
D_sengage attachment clutch control.
_kCAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without e_ther the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deflector shield
in place.
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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 inthe reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged wdl shut
off the engine unless tgnit{on key is placed
in _he ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turning the RQS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, shoutd only be done
when the operator dec_des it_snecessary to
reposlt_on the machtne w_th the attachment
engaged Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use ff you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
l. Depress clutch/brake pedal aif the way
down and hold.
2. W_th engtne running, turn _gnit_on key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON _'pos_t_on.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R}
posit{on and siowly release clutch/brake
pedal to start movemen:.
5. When use of the RQS is no longer
needed, wrn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Poskt_on Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating}
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_,WARNING: Do not dnve 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.
• Choosetheslowestspeed beforestarting
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. Ensure
you have allowed room for tractor to roll
shghtty as you restart movement.
* To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest.
2. When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutra{ posttion.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) mph (8 kmih}.
NOTE. To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck or atrailer,
be sure hood isclosed and secured totractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
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 MINDERiHOUR METER
Service Minder 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 olf 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 posit_on, then
the off position five times (l second on, I
second off). To service engine and mower,
see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service M[nder runs when the ignition
key is in any posttion but "STOP". For ac-
cu rate reading, ensure the key remains tnthe
"STOP" position when engine is not running,
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