Operator's Manual

Engaging the Cruise Control

1. Begin driving tractor: Refer to Driving Forward or

Backward, page 19. While holding your foot steady on

the traction control, push the cruise control switch

(Fig. 18) to the lock–set position.

1238

Figure 18

1. Lock–Set 2. Unlock–Off

2. This locks the traction control in position and your

foot can then be removed from the traction control.

A constant ground speed will be maintained.

Disengaging the Cruise Control

1. While holding your foot steady on the traction control,

move the cruise control switch (Fig. 18) to the

unlock–off position.

2. This unlocks the traction control and your foot then

operates the traction control.

3. For quick stops, just press on the brake pedal. This

automatically disengages the cruise control and applies

the brake at the same time.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important Always push the machine by hand. Never

tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur.

To Push the Machine

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the

ignition key to off.

2. Move the drive control rod to the push position. This

disengages the drive system and allows the wheels to

turn freely (Fig. 19).

To Operate the Machine

1. Move the drive control rod to the operate position

(Fig. 19).

Note: The machine will not drive unless the drive control

rod is in the operate position.

M–4566

Figure 19

1. Operate position

2. Push position

3. Drive control rod