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17
OPERATION
2. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever
forward of the right lever. See “Figure 14”.
Rearward Left Turn
Figure 14
3. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control
lever forward of the left lever. See “Figure 15”.
Rearward Right Turn
Figure 15
4. The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the
riding mower will turn.
5. To execute a zero turn, move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral
position, while moving the other control lever rearward.
NOTE: Making a zero turn while the vehicle is moving will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf. For turf protection and to avoid
personal injury, always stop the vehicle before executing a zero turn.
Reverse Caution Mode (If equipped)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the
tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
. Always look down and behind
before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(Yellow) position of the ignition
switch module. See “Figure 16”.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 16
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the
top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top,
left corner of the ignition switch module will be ON while activated. See
“Figure 16”.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with
the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no
children are around. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP
position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
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