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14 Section 3 — controlS & operation
CVT
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal to release
the parking brake and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD
(F) or REVERSE (R) position.
CAUTION: Do NOT use the shift lever to
change the direction of travel when the
lawn tractor is in motion. Always use the
clutch-brake pedal to bring the lawn
tractor to a complete stop before
shifting.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal and positioning the speed
control lever in desired position.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should
use speed positions 1 or 2. Become
completely familiar with the lawn tractor’s
operation and controls before operating
the lawn tractor in higher speed positions.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put
unit into motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by
depressing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially,
there will be little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts
have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period.
WARNING! Before leaving the
operator’s position for any reason,
disengage the blades, place the shift
lever in neutral, engage the parking
brake, shut engine OFF and remove
the key.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or
if unit will not operate with speed control lever in
a low speed position, proceed as follows:
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in highest speed
position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired
position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD (F) or
REVERSE (R), and follow normal operating
procedures.
Parking the Lawn Tractor
IMPORTANT: When stopping the lawn tractor
for any reason while on a grass surface:
1. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
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.
Foot Control CVT
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the
parking brake and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD
(F) or REVERSE (R) position.
CAUTION: Do NOT use the shift lever to
change the direction of travel when the
lawn tractor is in motion. Always use the
brake pedal to bring the lawn tractor to
a complete stop before shifting.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should
become completely familiar with the lawn
tractor’s operation and controls before
operating the lawn tractor in higher speed
positions.
4. Gradually begin to apply pressure to the
drive pedal. The further down the pedal
is pushed, the faster the lawn tractor will
travel in the desired direction based on
the position of the shift lever.
5. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop
by releasing the drive pedal and then
depressing the brake pedal.
WARNING! Before leaving the
operator’s position for any reason,
disengage the blades, place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N), 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 shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
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.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help
determine slopes where you may operate the
lawn 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 lawn 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 lawn
tractor over backward.
Engaging the Blades
Engaging the PTO (blade engage) transfers
power to the cutting deck. To engage the blades,
proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST
(rabbit) position.
2. Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the
way forward into the engaged (PTO ON)
position.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position for the most efficient
use of the cutting deck or other optional
attachments.
IMPORTANT: Models with REVERSE
CAUTION MODE: The engine will
automatically shut OFF if the PTO is
engaged with the speed control lever in
position for reverse travel with the key in
the NORMAL DRIVING MODE position.
IMPORTANT: Models without REVERSE
CAUTION MODE: The PTO lever must be
in the disengaged (PTO OFF) position
when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse, and if the operator leaves the
seat. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on
page 12.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever
to the left, then place it in the notch best suited
for your application. Refer to Setting The Cutting
Height on page 13.
Mowing
WARNING! To help avoid blade contact
or a thrown object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers, children and pets at
least 75 feet from the machine while it is
in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
The following information will be helpful when
using the cutting deck with your lawn tractor:
WARNING! Plan your mowing pattern
to avoid discharge of materials toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet
back toward the operator.
• Do not mow at high ground speed,
especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is
installed.
• For best results it is recommended that
the first two laps be cut with the discharge
thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to
throw the discharge to the outside for the
balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass
invites weed growth and yellows quickly
in dry weather.
• Mowing should always be done with the
engine at full throttle.
• Under heavier conditions it may be
necessary to go back over the cut area a
second time to get a clean cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and
weeds and extremely tall grass. Your lawn
tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT
clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the
blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades
on page 18 or proper blade sharpening
instructions.
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