Use and Care Manual

Operating - 21

OPERATING

Neutral Position

MX51452

• Machine speed, motion, and direction can be controlled when the engine

is running, motion control levers are in the neutral position (C), and the

park brake (D) is unlocked.

• To stop the machine for an emergency, move the motion control levers

quickly back to the neutral position.

Forward and Reverse Travel

Straight forward and reverse travel takes practice. If the machine does not

track in a straight line when going forward or reverse, the motion control

lever tracking may need adjusting.

1. Move throttle lever to the mow position.

2. Unlock park brake.

3. Move both motion control levers from the start/shutdown position inward

to the neutral position.

4. Move the motion control levers forward to begin forward travel.

5. Move the motion control levers rearward to begin reverse travel.

6. To stop travel, move motion control levers back to the neutral position.

Forward Travel

MX51453

1. Gradually move both motion control levers evenly forward (A) from

neutral. To speed up, move the levers farther forward. To slow down

smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Reverse Travel

MX51454

1. Look down and behind, then gradually move both motion control levers

evenly rearward (B) from neutral. To speed up, move the levers farther

rearward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Left Turn

MX51455

1. To turn slightly to the left, push right control lever (C) further forward

than the left control lever (D).