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Engaging the PTO (Blades)
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)
transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available)
attachments. To engage the blades,
proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to
the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob
outward into the engaged (ON)
position.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
IMPORTANT: With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOW-
ING position, the PTO clutch will automatically shut off if
the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged
(ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse. Refer to
Safety Interlock System on page 13.
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 applica-
tion. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this
section.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 3 to help deter-
mine 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 2-1/2 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.
Setting The Cruise Control
1. Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position,
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired
speed is achieved.
2. Lightly depress the cruise control button.
3. While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your
foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise
latch engage).
4. Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the “down” position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged 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.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following
methods:
1. Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
2. Lightly depress the drive pedal.
To change to the reverse direction when operating with
cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the
cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position and
depress the drive pedal.
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 tractor could
overturn and cause
serious injury.
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