17se ct iO n 5 — Op e r a t i O n
Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the
2.
To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal. To lock the parking brake,
pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: The forward and reverse pedals must not be used when
the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is locked in the
back then the brakes are engaged but so is the drive belt so
transmission damage will occur if you push forward or reverse.
4.
CAUTION:
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
enters the area.
NOTE:
page.
2.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
4.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to 5.
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
a.
The operator leaves the seat.b.
Travel Forward
Travel in Reverse
Figure 5-2
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-3