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23
OPERATION
• 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 tractor 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 park 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.
Using the Differential Lock (If equipped)
WARNING
• When the differential lock is on, be sure to allow for a
larger turning radius and greater steering effort.
• Engage the differential lock only when the vehicle
is stationary. Do not use the differential lock when
traveling downhill.
• With or without the differential lock engaged, all Safe
Operation Practices described in this manual must
be followed.
NOTE: The system should only be used when poor traction
is encountered. It should be disengaged when traveling on
solid surfaces.
In some instances, the tractor may be driven in slippery or
low-traction situations and it may be necessary to activate the
differential lock. To use the differential lock proceed as follows:
1. Stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Depress the differential lock pedal to engage the
differential lock.
NOTE: The differential lock only works while the pedal
is depressed.
NOTE: Engagement may be delayed. The differential lock will
engage when different wheel speeds are detected.
NOTE: Disengagement may be delayed. The differential lock will
disengage when the rear wheel speeds allow it to release.
3. To disengage the differential lock, release the pedal.
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