Full Product Manual

18 Section 5— operation
2. Press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button and hold
for 3 seconds. The indicator light will flash for 3 seconds
and will stay on when the REVERSE CAUTION MODE is
activated. See Figure 5-1.
Service Minder
& Hour Meter
Ignition Key
Reverse Caution
Mode Button
Figure 5-1
3. The indicator light above the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
button will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-1.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button to
return to NORMAL MOWING.
6. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE button is pressed
or the ignition key is pressed or removed.
b. The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)/the
parking brake is set (manual PTO).
Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle into the FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal
forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-2.
Forward
Reverse
Figure 5-2
3. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then
slowly depress the reverse drive pedal until the desired speed
is achieved. See Figure 5-2.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
changing from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO in the DISENGAGED
(OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, turn the engine OFF
and remove the key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 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-⁄
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.