Lawn Mower User Manual

17
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page
8 to help determine slopes where you
may not operate safely.
WARNING: Do not mow
on inclines with a slope in
excess of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately 2-1/2 feet
every 10 feet). The tractor
could overturn and cause
serious injury.
Operate the tractor up and down
slopes, never across slopes. Do not
drive so that the tractor may tip over
sideways
Before operating the tractor on a
slope, walk the slope to look for possi-
ble hazards such as rocks, mounds,
stumps, or surface irregularities which
could cause the tractor to be upset.
Back the tractor with attachment up
the steepest portion of each slope you
intend to work. If the tractor cannot
negotiate the slope in reverse, the
slope is too steep to be worked.
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.
Stopping The Tractor
Fully depress the brake pedal to bring
the tractor to a complete stop, engage
the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, turn the ignition switch to
“STOP’” and remove the key from the
switch before dismounting.
Using the Hydraulic Lift System
To raise an attachment using the
hydraulic lift system, the engine must
be running. Generally, an attachment
can be lowered with the engine
running or off. Push the hydraulic lift
lever forward to lower an attachment
or pull the hydraulic lift lever back to
raise an attachment.
Auxiliary Hydraulics
The tractor auxiliary hydraulic circuit
consists of two hydraulic outlets with
male and female quick connect cou-
plers. The outlets are located beneath
the front of the left running board, and
are normally used for connecting the
optional Hydraulic Front Hitch Kit.
The auxiliary hydraulic lever on the left
fender controls the oil flow through the
auxiliary hydraulic circuit. The engine
must be running to utilize the auxiliary
hydraulic system. The lever is nor-
mally used to raise and lower the front
hitch. If correctly installed, pushing the
lever forward (downward) will lower
the front hitch and pulling the lever
rearward (upward) will raise it.
Always refer to the manual of the spe-
cific attachment for the correct con-
nection and operating instructions.
Opening Tool Box
A tool box and manual pouch is
located under the seat. To access this
area, pivot the seat forward.
Engaging The PTO
• Move throttle control lever to ap-
proximately the mid throttle position.
• Pull the PTO switch to the “RUN”
position.
• Advance the throttle lever to the
operating speed (full engine speed).
• The operator must remain in the
tractor seat at all times. If the
operator should leave the seat
without turning off the PTO switch,
the tractor’s engine will shut off.
• With key switch in “NORMAL
MOWING” position ONLY: The
PTO clutch cannot be operated
when the tractor is driven in the
reverse direction. In the “NORMAL
MOWING” position, the PTO clutch
will automatically disengage when
the reverse pedal is depressed. To
re-engage the PTO clutch, release
the reverse control pedal, move the
PTO switch to the “OFF” position,
then again pull the switch to the
“RUN” position.