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Driving the Tractor Forward
WARNING!
Keep all movement of the drive pedals
slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the pedals
can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause
the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious
injury or death to the operator.
1.
Slowly push the forward drive pedal forward. The tractor
will start to move forward. See Fig. 5-1.
Figure 5-1
2.
As the forward drive pedal is pushed farther forward the
speed of the tractor will increase.
3.
To slow the tractor, slowly release the forward drive pedal
to attain the desired speed, or allow to pedal to return the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING!
When reversing the direction of travel,
we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where
possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf
defacement, and could affect control of the tractor.
ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel
to turn in the direction you wish to travel.
1.
To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counter-
clockwise (to the operator’s left).
2.
To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to
the operator’s right).
3.
The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the tractor will turn.
4.
To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and
the turn side tire will not rotate.
NOTE:
Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
Driving the Tractor In Reverse
WARNING!
Always look behind and down on both
sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look
behind while traveling in the reverse direction.
1.
Slowly push the reverse drive pedal forward. The tractor
will start to move in the reverse direction. See Fig. 5-2.
Figure 5-2
2.
As the reverse drive pedal is pushed farther forward the
speed of the tractor will increase.
3.
To slow the tractor release the reverse drive pedal to attain
the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel
to turn in the direction you wish to travel.
1.
To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the
steering wheel clockwise (to the operator’s right).
2.
To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the
steering wheel counter-clockwise.
3.
The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the tractor will turn.
4.
To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and
the turn side tire will not rotate.
NOTE:
Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
