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OPERATION
12
Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gasses. Make certain the
area is well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, and avoid sparks or
flames near the battery.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, recharge the battery. If a
battery charger is unavailable and the tractor must be started, the aid of a booster
battery will be necessary. Connect the booster battery as follows:
1. Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery’s positive terminal;
then connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery’s positive
terminal.
2. Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery’s negative terminal;
then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the disabled tractor, as
far from the battery as possible.
3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously
provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their
connection.
4. Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to
eliminate the need for jump starting.
Stopping the Engine
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the OFF position.
2. Engage the tractor parking brake.
3. Place the throttle control to midway between the FAST and SLOW positions.
4. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
Driving the Tractor
WARNING
• Keep all movement of the drive pedal (If Equipped), Speed Control Lever (If
Equipped) and brake pedal slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the drive
control or brake pedal can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the
tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
• Sharp turns can affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before
making sharp turns.
• Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage)
in the DISENGAGED (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Hydrostatic
1. Move the throttle into the FAST position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and move the park brake lever to release the parking
brake.
3. To travel FORWARD, slowly move the speed control lever forward until the
desired speed is achieved.
4. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly move the
speed control lever rearward until the desired speed is achieved.
5. The further forward or rearward that the lever is moved, the faster the tractor
will travel.
6.
To stop, move the speed control lever to the NEUTRAL (N) position.
CVT
1. Move the throttle into the FAST position.
2. Depre ss the clutc h-br ake pedal and move the Park Br ake/ CV T Dri ve Control lever to the
desired speed setting to take the tractor out of Park and set the drive speed.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed positions 1 or 2. Become
completely familiar with the tractor’s operation and controls before operating
the tractor in higher speed positions.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R) position.
WARNING
Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is
in motion. Always use the clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put the tractor into motion.
5. To stop, depress the clutch-brake pedal.
If tractor stalls with speed control in high speed, or if tractor will not operate with speed
control lever in a low speed position, proceed as follows:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal
2. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Restart engine.
4. Place CVT Drive Control Lever in highest speed position.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
6. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
7. Place CVT Drive Control Lever in desired position.
8. Place shift lever in either FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R), and follow normal
operating procedures.
Foot Control CVT
1. Move the throttle into the FAST position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and move the Park Brake/CVT Drive Control Lever out of
the Park poisition.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R) position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Gradually begin to apply pressure to the drive pedal. The further down the pedal
is pushed, the faster the tractor will travel in the desired direction based on the
position of the shift lever.
6. Stop the tractor by releasing the drive pedal and then depressing the brake
pedal.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Note: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal (Hydrostatic models) or clutch-brake pedal (CVT and Foot
Control CVT models) completely down with your left foot and hold it in that position.
2. Move the Park Brake lever (Hydrostatic models and Foot Control CVT drive
models) or Park Brake/ CVT Drive Control lever (CVT models) all the way down
and into the Park Brake Engaged position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal.
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it doesn’t, the
parking brake is
not engaged. Repeat steps 1-3 to engage the parking brake.
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