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13Section 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 2-1⁄2 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
11.
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 12.
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 for proper blade sharpening instructions.
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