Use and Care Manual

13Section 3 — controlS & operation
Driving the Tractor In Reverse
WARNING
Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor
before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in
the reverse direction.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control
levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in
the reverse direction. See Figure 3-7.
Neutral
Position
Slower
Faster
Figure 3-7
2. As the drive control levers are pushed
farther rearward the speed of the tractor
will increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the drive control
levers forward to attain the desired speed,
or move the drive control levers to the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move
the drive control levers as necessary so that one
drive control lever is forward of the other. The
tractor will turn in the direction of the forward
drive control lever.
1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse,
move the left drive control lever forward of
the right drive control lever. See Figure 3-8.
Rearward Left Turn
Figure 3-8
2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse,
move the right drive control lever forward of
the left drive control lever. See Figure 3-9.
Rearward Right Turn
Figure 3-9
3. The greater the distance between the two
drive control levers, the sharper the tractor
will turn.
4. To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side
drive control lever to the neutral position,
while moving the other drive control lever
rearward.
Note: Making a “pivot turn” on grass
will greatly increase the potential for
defacement of the turf.
Reverse Caution Mode (If equipped)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the
ignition 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 previously instructed.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(a) position to the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
(b) position of the ignition
module. See Figure 3-10.
(d)
(e)
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-10
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(c) at
the top, right corner of the ignition module.
The red indicator light (d) at the top, left
corner of the ignition module will be ON
while activated. See Figure 3-10.
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 key to the NORMAL MOWING (a)
position.
6. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b)
will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL MOWING (a) position
or STOP (e) 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 the tractor is moving can significantly
reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement.
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 drive control
lever forward while simultaneously moving
the right drive control lever rearward. See
Fi gure 3-11.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 3-11
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the
right drive control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left drive control
lever rearward. See Figure 3-12.
Counterclockwise Zero Turn
Figure 3-12