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Operating-in-Reverse light
4. Shift into reverse and complete your task.
5. Stop the PTO of the engine to activate the interlock.
6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of reach of children.
Testing the Safety System
Test the safety system before you use the machine each
time. If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately. While sitting on the seat, perform the
following checks:
1. Move the ground speed selector into Neutral. Set the
parking brake. Move the PTO to Engaged. Now turn the
ignition key to Start; the engine should not crank.
2. With the ground speed selector in Neutral, move the
PTO to Disengaged and release the parking brake. Turn
the ignition key to Start; the engine should not crank.
3. With the ground speed selector in Neutral, set the
parking brake and move the PTO to Disengaged. Start
the engine. While the engine is running, release the
parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should stop.
4. Put the PTO lever in the Disengage position, the ground
speed selector in Neutral, and set the parking brake.
Start the engine. While the engine is running, move the
PTO lever to the Engage position, push in the clutch,
and put the ground speed selector in Reverse. The
engine should stop.
5. Put the PTO lever in the Disengage position, the ground
speed selector in Neutral, and set the parking brake.
Start the engine. Move the PTO lever to the Engage
position and turn the KeyChoice key and release. The
operating-in-reverse warning light should illuminate.
Move the PTO lever to the Disengage position and the
operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute).
To go forward or backward, depress the clutch/brake pedal.
Move the ground speed selector to the desired forward
speed or reverse. As you slowly release the pedal, the
machine will begin to move. Steer the machine with the
steering wheel.
Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO engaged, the
operating-in-reverse interlock must be deactivated by the
KeyChoice switch located in front of and below the seat.
Sudden release of the clutch pedal could cause you
to lose control and suddenly put the machine in
motion.
Always release the clutch pedal slowly when
starting the machine in motion.
Caution
Selecting Ground Speeds
Important
To avoid transmission damage, always
depress the clutch/brake pedal before shifting into or out of
reverse.
Always start the machine in motion by depressing the
clutch/brake pedal and shifting into the desired speed. Once
the machine is in motion, you can shift into any forward
speed without depressing the clutch/brake pedal. In most
conditions, the machine is powerful enough to move out in
any speed. If it will not move out in a selected speed (i.e.,
#5) due to a heavy load, use a lower speed (i.e., #2).
Important
Do not shift on slopes. Choose a slow speed
so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, depress the clutch/brake pedal, shift
into neutral, disengage the PTO, and turn the ignition key
to Off to stop the engine. Also set the parking brake if you
leave the machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 12. Remember to remove the keys from the
ignition and KeyChoice switches.
