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12 Section 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 12.
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 17 for 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 8.
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 (if equipped).
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 choke (if
equipped) and place the throttle/choke control
lever or throttle 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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