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SECTION 3- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT -
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NOTE: Releasing the Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades
are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the
Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a
few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
During initial training time with machine, it is
advised that the operator(s) practice all mower
movements while operating the mower with the
transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel
speed position and blade clutch switch in off
position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds!
IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and
lock traction levers before changing to a different
ground speed. Transmission damage could result if
ground speed is changed when machine is moving.
3.4.2. TURNING AND BRAKING.
:)IL WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.
1. To Turn Left, gradually squeeze left Traction Lever
against handle grip. See Figure 3.18. NOTE: The
harder the lever is squeezed, the sharper the turn
will be.
2. To Turn Right, gradually squeeze right Traction
Lever against handle grip. See Figure 3.18.
NOTE: The harder the lever is squeezed, the
sharper the turn will be.
3. To Stop Machine Motion, squeeze both Traction
Levers firmly against handle grips. See Figure
3.18. NOTE: The harder the levers are squeezed,
the harder the stop will be.
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section "ADJUSTMENTS, LOWER TRACTION ROD
ADJUSTMENT".
WARNING
To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both
Traction Levers must be depressed or released at
the same time when stopping or starting machine
motion.
_ SQUEEZE SQUEEZE _'
LEFT RIGHT
TRACTION TRACTION
LEVER TO SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION LEVER TO
TURN LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY TURN
LEFT TO STOP MACHINE RIGHT
FIGURE 3.18
3.4.3. REVERSE MOTION.
1. With both Traction Levers locked, depress
Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against handle.
See Figure 3.19.
2. Lift up on reverse lockout lever, and move
transmission shift lever from the neutral ('N')
position into reverse ('R') gear. See Figure 3.19.
FIGURE 3.19
.
Squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle
grips. Traction Locks are spring-loaded and will
snap back to the "Unlocked" position. Using
caution, slowly and simultaneously release
pressure on both Traction Levers. The machine
will begin to move in reverse.
I DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. I
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets I
and hazards before and while backing. Engine I
speed must be set to SLOW before operating inI
reverse. I
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