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13Section 3 — controlS & operation
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in
the lawn tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page
13
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL DRIVING
MODE (Green) position to the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
ignition switch module. See Figure 3-4.
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 3-4
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(Orange, Triangular Button) at the top,
right corner of the ignition switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the ignition switch module will
be ON while activated. See Figure 3-4.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the
lawn 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.
6. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the
NORMAL DRIVING MODE
position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE
CAUTION MODE will remain
activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL DRIVING MODE position
or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking
brake by fully depressing the brake
pedal and holding it down while
moving the parking brake lever
into the PARK BRAKE position.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake
pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever all the way
down and into the ON position.
3. Release the brake pedal/clutch-brake pedal
to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal/clutch-brake
pedal and move the parking brake lever
out of the ON position and into the OFF
position.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting
deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of
the five different cutting height notches
on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels, if equipped, so
that they are between ¼” and ½” above
the ground when the lawn tractor is on a
smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING! Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the
cutting deck.
NOTE: On models so equipped, the deck wheels
are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not
designed to support the weight of the cutting
deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 18 or more
detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING! Do not operate the lawn
tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to Gas & Oil fill-up instructions on
page 9.
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO lever in the disengaged
(PTO OFF) position.
3. Engage the lawn tractor’s parking brake (if
equipped).
4. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release
the key. It will return to the PTO ON (or
NORMAL DRIVING MODE) position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the
START position for longer than 10 seconds
at a time. Doing so may cause damage to
your engine’s electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the
throttle/choke control lever and place the
throttle/choke control lever in the FAST
position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on
while operating the lawn tractor. Doing
so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and
cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING! If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the
engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and
operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO
lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the key counter-clockwise to the
STOP position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch
to prevent unintended starting.
Driving the Lawn Tractor
WARNING! Always look down and
behind before and while traveling in
reverse to avoid a back-over accident.
WARNING! Before leaving the
operator’s position, place the PTO lever
in the disengaged (PTO OFF) position,
place speed control lever in NEUTRAL
(N), set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended
starting. Depress the parking brake
pedal to release the parking brake and
let the pedal up.
Hydrostatic
1. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
NOTE: Always operate the lawn tractor
with the throttle control lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position for the most efficient use
of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal to release
the parking brake.
3. Slowly move the speed control lever in
desired FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R)
position. The further forward or rearward
that the lever is moved, the faster the lawn
tractor will travel.
WARNING! Do NOT attempt to change
the direction of travel when the lawn
tractor is in motion. Always bring the
lawn tractor to a complete stop before
moving the speed control lever from
forward to reverse or vice versa. Failure
to do so could result in serious damage
to your lawn tractor’s transmission.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should
use slower speeds. Become completely
familiar with the lawn tractor’s operation
and controls before operating the lawn
tractor at higher speed.
4. To stop, move the speed control lever to
the NEUTRAL (N) position.
IMPORTANT: In a sudden situation, fully
depress the brake pedal to bring the lawn
tractor to a stop and then immediately
move the speed control lever to the “N”
neutral position.
5. Set the parking brake by fully depressing
the parking brake pedal and keeping
it depressed while placing the parking
brake lever in the ON position. Release the
parking brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
WARNING! Before leaving the
operator’s position for any reason,
disengage the blades, place the speed
control lever in neutral, engage the
parking brake, shut engine OFF and
remove the key.
PARKING the Lawn Tractor
IMPORTANT: When stopping the lawn tractor
for any reason while on a grass surface:
1. Place the speed control lever in N (neutral),
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut engine OFF and remove the key.
Doing so will minimize the possibility
of having your lawn “browned” by hot
exhaust from your lawn tractor’s running
engine.
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