Use and Care Manual

Section 5— operation18
Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle/choke control
lever 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 Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
Figure 5-2
3. To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal . To lock the parking
brake, press forward on the brake pedal, then press down
on the parking break/cruise control lever and then release
the brake pedal .
4. To use the cruise control:
a. Press down on the forward drive pedal .
b. While maintaining the desired speed press down on
the parking break/cruise control lever then release
the forward drive pedal to activate the cruise
control.
5. To release the cruise control, press the brake or the
forward drive pedal .
NOTE: The forward and reverse drive pedals must not
be used when the brake is partially engaged. When the
brake is locked the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake
is only part way back then the brakes are engaged but so
is the drive belt so transmission damage will occur if you
push forward or reverse.
6. To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then
slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal with the
ball of your foot (NOT your heel) 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
moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO knob in the
disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition
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 5-3.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-3