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19
OPERATION
CVT
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
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 lawn
tractor is in motion. Always use the clutch-brake pedal to bring the lawn
tractor to a complete stop before shifting.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal and
positioning the speed control lever in desired position.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed positions 1 or 2. Become
completely familiar with the lawn tractor’s operation and controls before
operating the lawn tractor in higher speed positions.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves
into the pulleys during the break-in period.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut
engine OFF and remove the key.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit will not operate with speed
control lever in a low speed position, proceed as follows:
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in highest speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R), and follow normal
operating procedures.
Foot Control CVT
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
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 lawn
tractor is in motion. Always use the clutch-brake pedal to bring the lawn
tractor to a complete stop before shifting.
4. Gradually begin to apply pressure to the drive pedal. The further down
the pedal is pushed, the faster the lawn tractor will travel in the desired
direction based on the position of the shift lever.
5. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by releasing the drive pedal and then
depressing the brake pedal.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), engage the parking brake,
shut engine OFF and remove the key.
Parking the Lawn Tractor
IMPORTANT: When stopping the lawn tractor for any reason while on a grass
surface:
1. Place the speed control lever/shift lever in N (neutral),
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut engine OFF and remove the key. Doing so will minimize the possibility
of having your lawn “browned” by hot exhaust from your lawn tractor’s
running engine.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate
the lawn tractor safely.
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The lawn tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the
slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while
driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility
of flipping the lawn tractor over backward.
Engaging the Blades
Engaging the PTO (blade engage) transfers power to the cutting deck. To engage
the blades, proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward into the engaged (PTO
ON) position.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use
of the cutting deck or other optional attachments.
IMPORTANT: Models with REVERSE CAUTION MODE: The engine will
automatically shut OFF if the PTO is engaged with the speed control lever
in position for reverse travel with the key in the NORMAL DRIVING MODE
position.
IMPORTANT: Models without REVERSE CAUTION MODE: The PTO lever must
be in the disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine, when
traveling in reverse, and if the operator leaves the seat. Refer to Safety
Interlock Switches on page 17.
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