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21Section 5 — 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
5-8.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-8
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 5-8.
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 the 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 5-9.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-9
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Figure 5-10.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5-10