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17
OPERATION
Reverse Drive Pedal (Hydro Tractors Only)
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the riding mower along the
running board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse drive pedal. The
further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the riding mower will travel. The
pedal will return to its original/neutral position when it’s not pressed.
Brake Pedal (Hydro Tractors) &
Clutch-Brake Pedal (6-Speed Tractors)
The brake pedal or clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the tractor, along
the running board. Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the brake and
bring the riding mower to a complete stop.
Note: The brake pedal must be completely depressed to start the engine. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches for more information.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake (Hydro tractors) or clutch-brake
pedal (6-Speed tractors). On 6-Speed tractors, move the speed control lever all the
way down and into the parking brake position. On Hydro tractors, move the parking
brake lever all the way down into the parking brake engage position. Release the
brake pedal or clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move the parking brake
lever or speed control lever out of the parking brake position into the desired
position. Release the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine
running or the engine will automatically shut off.
Fuel Level Indicator
The Fuel Lever Indicator is located below the seat on the left hand side from the
operator’s position in the control panel. Use this window to identify the tractor’s
fuel needs. See Figure 22.
Figure 22
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the
running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the
tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the
way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be completely depressed to start the engine.
Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.
Shift Lever (6-Speed Tractors Only)
The shift lever is located on the control panel just below the seat, in the center of
the tractor. It has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake
pedal must be completely depressed and the tractor must not be in motion
when moving the shift lever. See Figure 21.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to
the tractor’s transmission.
Figure 21
Speed Control Lever (6-Speed Tractors Only)
The speed control lever, located on the right side of the tractor’s steering console,
allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake
notch and forward to increase the tractor’s ground speed. When a desired speed has
been reached, release the lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor’s ground speed, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the
speed control lever rearward and release it into a notch.
Forward Drive Pedal (Hydro Tractors Only)
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the machine, along the
running board. Press the forward drive pedal forward to cause the riding mower to
travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The
further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the riding mower will travel. The
pedal will return to its original/neutral position when it’s not pressed.
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