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17
OPERATION
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the lawn tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock
Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the lawn
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is located on the lawn tractor’s right fender. It is used to
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left,
then place in the position best suited for your application.
PTO Lever
The PTO Lever is located on the lawn tractor’s right fender. It is used to
engage power to the cutting deck or other optional attachments. To
operate, move the lever all the way forward. Moving the lever all the way
rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck
or attachment.
NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when
starting the engine.
Safety Interlock Switches
This lawn tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of
the operator. If the interlock system malfunctions, do not operate the lawn tractor.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting
unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO lever is in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
• The engine will automatically shut OFF if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The engine will automatically shut OFF if the operator leaves the lawn
tractor’s seat with the PTO lever in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL DRIVING MODE position, the engine
will automatically shut OFF if the PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the speed control in REVERSE (R) position.
WARNING
Do not operate the lawn tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the lawn tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and during lawn
tractor backing. Do not operate the lawn tractor when children or others
are around. Stop the lawn tractor immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition switch module allows the lawn
tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in the reverse direction is not recommended.
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BLADE ENGAGE OFF ON
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the lawn tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 18.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL DRIVING MODE (Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the ignition switch module.
See Figure 15.
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 15
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right
corner of the ignition switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner
of the ignition switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 15.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the lawn 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.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL DRIVING
MODE position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
• The key is placed in either the NORMAL DRIVING MODE position or
STOP position.
• The operator engages the parking brake by fully depressing the
brake pedal and holding it down while moving the parking brake
lever into the PARK BRAKE position.
Engaging the Parking Brake
1. Fully depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever all the way down and into the ON position.
3. Release the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal and move the parking brake lever out of
the ON position and into the OFF position.
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