Owners manual

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OPERATION
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the
tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if someone enters the area
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(Yellow) position of the key switch
module. See Figure 17.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse Caution
Mode Position
Figure 17
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the
top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top,
left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure
17.
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, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP
position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING
When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a
zero turn while th e tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control
of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive
control levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while simultaneously
moving the right control lever rearward. See Figure 18.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 18
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 19.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 19