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OPERATION
13
Releasing the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal and move the Park brake or Park Brake/
CVT Drive Control lever out of the ENGAGED position and into the DISENGAGED position
for Hydrostatic and Foot Control CVT models. For CVT models, depress the brake pedal/
clutch-brake pedal and move the parking brake lever out of the ENGAGED position and
into the desired speed setting.
Reverse Caution Mode (If Equipped)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition switch allows the tractor to be operated
in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) into the engaged (ON) position.
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 with children or others 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 previously instructed.
2. Turn the ignition key from the NORMAL
MOWING (a) position to the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE (b) position of the ignition
switch. See Figure 18.
3. Press and hold the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
BUTTON (c) at the top, right corner of the
ignition module for 3 seconds. The red
indicator light (d) at the top, left corner of the
ignition module will be ON while activated.
See Figure 19.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the
PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON) position.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing up slowly to make sure
no children are around. After resuming forward motion, return key to the NORMAL
MOWING (a) position to return to normal mowing operation.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
b will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING (a) position or STOP (e)
position.
b. The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)/the parking brake is set
(manual PTO).
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the
cutting deck. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Push the PTO (Blade Engage) lever forward into the
engaged (ON) position. See Figure 20.
3. To disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), pull the lever
backward, into the disengaged PTO (Blade Engage)
OFF position.
Mowing
WARNING
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or
other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
Note: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and
possible failure of the “V” belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to
a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across. If mowing a slope, start at bottom and
work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is
installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows
quickly in dry weather.
• Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST position while mowing.
• On the first pass, pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed.
Follow the point to maintain a straight line.
• Engage the PTO and move the throttle control or throttle/choke control to the
FAST position.
• Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the
discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the
direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This
will give a better appearance to the lawn.
Note: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut. Mowing
at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality.
• Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more
than 10” (25cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g.,
pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust
and/or build up on the tractor.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your
tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
• When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning.
A three point turn is recommended.
• Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3”
(7.6 cm).
• Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip.
• To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that
the strips are mowed by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent
mowing.
When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always:
• Engage the parking brake.
• Shut engine off and remove the ignition key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot
exhaust from your tractor’s running engine.
(d)
(e)
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 19
Figure 20
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