Use and Care Manual

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Tractor with PTO switch
1. Disengage attachment:
• On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever (B),
pull lever back to the off position.
• On models with electric attachment engagement switch, push
switch in location (C) (not shown above) down to the off position.
2. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders
nearby.
3. Touch the reverse travel pedal (D) with front of foot and slide foot
over pedal from front to rear.
Emergency Stopping
• Push brake pedal all the way down to stop machine.
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
CAUTION: Children or bystanders may be injured by
runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or
rearward:
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NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is strongly
discouraged. The Reverse Implement Option should be used
only when operating another attachment or when the operator
deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower
engaged.
1. Stop forward travel.
2. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders.
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3. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while
depressing reverse pedal slightly for hydrostatic transmission or
moving the transmission shift lever to the rear slot (reverse) for
automatic transmission.
NOTE: If the engine and mower stop while repositioning the machine,
return the attachment engagement lever/switch to the off
position. Start engine and engage mower. Begin again with
Step 2.
4. Release the reverse implement switch and reposition the machine
as the machine begins to move rearward.
5. Resume forward travel. The mower should continue operating.
6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.
Using Cruise Control (D125, D130, D140,
D155, D160, D170)
CAUTION: Do not use cruise control when going down hills.
Machine speed will increase. Operate machine in a large,
open area to learn how the cruise control works.
Use cruise control when you want to maintain travel speed without
having to hold the forward travel pedal down. Cruise control operates
only for forward travel.
Engage Cruise Control
1. Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel speed.
2. Pull cruise control lever up and release forward pedal to lock the
cruise control.
Disengage Cruise Control
• Depress brake pedal, tap on forward pedal or push cruise control
lever down to the off position.
Engaging and Disengaging Mower
NOTE: Put attachment lift lever in transport position to transport
machine or when parking machine.
1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of minutes to warm
up.
2. Lower mower deck to desired cutting height position.
NOTE: Throttle lever should be at full throttle position before engaging
mower to avoid stalling engine.
Operating
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