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14 SECTION 3 — CONTROLS & OPERATION
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help
determine slopes where you may operate the
tractor safely.
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees
(a rise of approximately 2-⁄ feet every 10 feet). The tractor
could overturn and cause serious injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a
turn must be made, turn down the slope.
Turning up a slope greatly increases the
chance of a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it
is necessary to stop while driving up a slope,
start up smoothly and carefully to reduce
the possibility of flipping the tractor over
backward.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Note: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake:
To set the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal completely down with
your left foot and hold it in that position.
2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise
control lever and hold it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/
cruise control lever.
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should
remain in the down position. If it doesn’t, the
parking brake is not engaged. Repeat steps 1-4 to
engage the parking brake.
To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the
brake pedal .
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING
Never engage the cruise control lever while traveling in
reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with
your right foot until the desired speed is
achieved.
2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise
control lever and hold it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the forward drive
pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/
cruise control lever .
After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal
should remain in the down position and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed. If it
doesn’t, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat
steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the
forward drive pedal or the brake pedal.
Note: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor’s
fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt
to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to
the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
To change the direction of travel from forward to
reverse when cruise control is engaged, press the
brake pedal to disengage and bring the tractor to a
complete stop. Then slowly press the reverse drive
pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the lift
lever to the left, then place it in the notch best
suited for your application.
Operating the Headlights
On turn-key tractors the lamps are ON whenever
the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP
position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key
is moved to the STOP
position.
On PBS tractors The lamps are ON whenever the
engine is on. If the ignition key is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, the headlights will remain on for
15 seconds. The lamps turn OFF when the engine is
turned OFF.
Engaging the PTO (Electric PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments.
To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the engaged
(ON) position. See Figure 3-4.
ON
OFF
Figure 3-4
Note: When operating the tractor be certain
that the throttle is always in the FAST
position. Operating with the throttle at less
than full throttle may lead to premature
battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch
down/in to the disengaged (OFF) position.
Engaging the PTO (Manual PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments.
To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST
position.
2. Push the PTO handle forward into the
engaged (ON) position. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
Note: When operating the tractor be certain
that the throttle is always in the FAST
position. Operating with the throttle at less
than full throttle may lead to premature
battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, pull the PTO handle
rearward into the disengaged (OFF)
position.
Using the Differential Lock (If equipped)
WARNING
When the differential lock is on, be sure to allow for a larger
turning radius and greater steering effort.
WARNING
Engage the differential lock only when the vehicle is
stationary. Do not use the differential lock when traveling
downhill.
Note: The system should only be used when poor
traction is encountered. It should be disengaged
when traveling on solid surfaces.
In some instances, the tractor may be driven in
slippery or low-traction situations and it may be
necessary to activate the differential lock. To use
the differential lock proceed as follows.
1. Stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Press down on the pedal to engage the
differential lock.
Note: The differential lock only works while
the pedal is pressed.
Note: Engagement may be delayed. The
differential lock will engage when different
wheel speeds are detected.
Note: Disengagement may be delayed. The
differential lock will disengage when the
rear wheel speeds allow it to release.
3. To disengage the differential lock, release
the pedal.
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