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13SECTION 3 — CONTROLS & OPERATION
PBS Ignition
1. Place the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF)
position.
2. Fully engage the tractor’s brake.
3. Move the throttle into the FAST
position.
4. Insert the ignition key and press the ignition
key.
Note: When operating the tractor be certain
that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
position. Operating with the throttle at
less than full throttle may lead to shortened
battery life.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly inspect
the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/
Blade Engage lever in the OFF position.
2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW
position.
3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to
the STOP
position or on PBS units, press
or remove the ignition key.
4. Remove the key from the ignition module to
prevent unintended starting.
Reverse Caution Mode (Turn-Key)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the
ignition module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
Note: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE . Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not operate the
tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
Note: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor
seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(a) position to the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
(b) position of the ignition
module. See Figure 3-1.
(d)
(e)
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-1
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (c) at
the top, right corner of the ignition module.
The red indicator light (d) at the top, left
corner of the ignition module will be ON
while activated. See Figure 3-1.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the
tractor can be driven in reverse with the
cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and
while backing to make sure no children are
around. After resuming forward motion,
return key to the NORMAL MOWING (a)
position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE b will remain
activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL MOWING (a) position
or STOP
(e) position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Reverse Caution Mode (PBS)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
allows the
tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades
(PTO) engaged.
Note: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
. Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not operate the
tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
Note: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor
seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed above.
2. Press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button and hold for 3 seconds. The indicator
light will flash for 3 seconds and will stay on
when the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
is
activated. See Figure 3-2.
Ignition Key
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Button
Figure 3-2
3. The indicator light above the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE
button will be ON while
activated. See Figure 3-2.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the
tractor can be driven in reverse with the
cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and
while backing to make sure no children are
around. After resuming forward motion,
press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button to return to NORMAL MOWING.
6. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will
remain activated until:
a. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button is pressed or the ignition key
is pressed or removed.
b. The operator leaves the seat (electric
PTO)/the parking brake is set
(manual PTO).
Driving The Tractor
WARNING
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the
parking brake. Move the throttle into the
FAST
position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the
forward drive pedal (a) forward until the
desired speed is achieved. See Figure 3-3.
(b)
(a)
Figure 3-3
3. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area
behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse
drive pedal (b) until the desired speed is
achieved. See Figure 3-3.
CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the
tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete
stop before changing from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing
the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn
the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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