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Driving On Slopes
Refer to the
SLOPE GAUGE
on page 9 to help determine
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
WARNING:
Never engage cruise control
while traveling in Reverse.
1.
Slowly press the drive pedal until the desired speed
is achieved.
2.
Lightly press the cruise control lever.
3.
While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).
4.
Once engaged, the cruise control lever 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 set 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:
•
Press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
•
Lightly press the drive pedal.
To change to the reverse direction when operating with
cruise control, press the brake pedal to disengage the
cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
Then slowly press the rear portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1.
Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently
pushing the parking brake lever downward.
2.
Hold the parking brake lever down while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
3.
Once engaged, the parking brake lever and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake, slightly press the
brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Engaging the PTO (Blades)
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
•
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•
Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the
engaged (ON) position. See Figure 11.
•
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
MOWING
position, the PTO clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into
the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in
position for Reverse travel. Refer to
Safety Interlock
Switches
on page 16.
Figure 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.
ON
OFF
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