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OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission.
The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of
dr'Ne system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction oftravel is controlled by a single speed
control pedal operated withyour rightfoot, Do not usethe leftbrake
pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly
stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1. The automatic drive disconnect must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 8).
2. Slowly release your leftfoot from the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle controlto the FAST position.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired
speed (Figure 7).
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control
pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the
speed control pedal untilthe unitslows to the desired speed.
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Looktotherear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE
position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake
pedal. Use only the speed control pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal. The
speed control pedal will automatically returntothe NEUTRAL
position.
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control pedal to
the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed iscontrolled bythe position ofthe speed control
pedal. The following chart provides functions along with the pedal
positions. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in
the FAST position.
FUNCTION
Trimming
Snow Thrower
Bagging Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
Transport
PEDAL THRO'I-I'LE
POSITION
1/3
1/3 to 1/2
FAST
,/2to 3
l
1/2 to 3/4 SLOW_ ____
THROTTLE
FULL
1/3 to 1/2
Pull Behind
:igure7 Attachments
HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release
the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
3. Move and latchthe automatic drive disconnect inthe PUSH
position (Figure 8). The transmission is now released and the
unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
F- 98889
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Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION Figure 8
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