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TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deflector shield
iS) in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine uniess ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turningthe ROS"ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USINGTHE REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM
Only use ffyou are certain nochildren orother
bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON ° Posilion
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS
AI_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hillswith slopes greater than ! 5° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
- If stepping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake,
• Torestart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedalto
slowest setting.
• Make a]l turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Free wheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• Pull freewheel controlout and into the slot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position.
- Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengagetransmission, reverseabove
procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting yourtractor on atruckor atrailer,
besure hood isclosed and secured totractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, isdangerous. Tires
can losetraction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
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