Operator`s manual

17se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n
Driving On Slopes
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where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
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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.
Engaging the Parking Brake
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
To set the parking brake:
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completely down with your left
foot and hold it in that position.
Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever 2.
upward and
hold it in that position.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal 
.
Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control 4.
lever
.

not engaged.

To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal .
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
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brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
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with your right foot
until the desired speed is achieved.
Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever 2.
upward and
hold it in that position.
Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal 
.
Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control 4.
lever
.
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in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same
not engaged.
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To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the forward drive
pedal
or the brake pedal .
NOTE: 
ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the
tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal
mowing ground speed.
To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when
cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then
slowly press the reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot to
travel in reverse.
Using the Lift Lever
Electric Lift Switch

the way into its highest position.
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into the position set in the previous step.
NOTE: The deck will automatically stop lowering when
it reaches the point determined by the position of the
cutting height lever.
CAUTION : Failure to follow these instructions
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system.
Operating the Headlights
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
position.