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Reverse Caution Mode
(Models equipped with ignition switch
module)
_il= ARNING:Useextreme caution while
operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTIONMODE.Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do
notoperate the tractor when children
or others arearound. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof the key
switchmoduleallowsthetractorto be operatedin
reversewiththe blades(PTO)engaged.
IMPORTANT:Mowingin reverseis notrecommended,
Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
IMPORTANT:The operatorMUSTbe seatedinthe
tractorseat.
1, Startthe engineas instructedon page 16under
Starting The Engine.
2. Turnthe keyfromthe NORMALMOWING(Green)
positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)
positionof the keyswitchmodule. See Fig. 4-5.
3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,
TriangularButton)at the top,rightcornerof the key
switchmodule.The redindicatorlightat thetop,left
cornerof the keyswitchmodulewill be ONwhile
activated.SeeFig.4-5.
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlight ON),thetractorcan
bedriveninreversewiththe cuttingblades(PTO)
engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile
backingto makesureno childrenare around.
6. Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the
NORMALMOWINGposition.
IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill
remainactivateduntil:
a. Thekeyis placedin eitherthe NORMALMOWING
positionor STOPposition.
b. Theoperatorengagesthe parkingbrakebyfully
depressingtheclutch-brakepedalandholdingit
downwhilemovingthe speedcontrol leverintothe
PARKBRAKEposition.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
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Reverse
. PushButton
Reverse
CautionMode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 4-5
To releasethe parkingbrake:
1. Depressthe clutch-brakepedalandmovethe speed
controlleverout of the parkingbrakepositionand into
a desiredspeed.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeckby plac-
ingthe decklift leverinany of the six differentcutting
heightnotcheson the rightsideof thefender.
2. Adjustthe deckwheels,ifequipped,sothat theyare
between1A-inchand V2-inchabovethe groundwhen
the tractoris ona smooth,flat surfacesuch as a
driveway.
d_ltlb WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE:On modelssoequipped,the deckwheelsarean
anti-scalpfeatureof the deckandarenotdesignedto
supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck.
Referto Levelingthe Deckon page20 of thismanual
for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe clutch-brakepedalandhold it down
withyourfoot.
2. Movethe speedcontrolleverallthe waydownand
intothe parkingbrakeposition.
3. Releasethe clutch-brakepedalto allowthe parking
braketo engage.
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Use extreme caution
while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while
backing. Do not oper-
ate the tractor when
children or others
are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if
someone enters the
area.
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
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