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Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to load on a
trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the tractor must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves are
returned to their operating position before running the tractor following
repairs.
Mini Z 36/42 and FasTrak Super Duty 36/42 units produced after
serial number 06120544 - Before moving the unit, pull up on the bypass
valve rod and slide it in the slot to the disengaged position.
Both bypass valve rods are located at the front corners of the engine on
the engine platform. Fig. 3-5B
The steering control levers must be placed in the neutral position, to
release the park brakes, so that the tractor can be moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to load on a
trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the tractor must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves are
returned to their operating position before running the tractor following
repairs.
Driving the tractor
DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse direction,
especially when maneuvering on a slope. The steering is
designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the
control levers in either direction could result in a reaction of
the tractor that can cause serious injury.
After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as follows:
To go forward, push control levers forward an equal distance (Fig. 3-6).
To go in reverse, pull control levers rearward an equal distance (Fig. 3-
6).
To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward from neutral
than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-6)
To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right control lever. (Fig. 3-6)
Zero degree turn, move one control lever forward and the other control
lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate.
(Fig. 3-6)
To stop or decrease speed, move control levers to neutral. When going
forward pull back gently on control levers. When going in reverse push
forward gently on control levers.
For emergency stop, when traveling forward or rearward, place the
steering control levers in the park brake position immediately.
DANGER: When moving in the rearward direction push
forward gently on control levers and avoid sudden
movement. Any sudden movement could cause the front of
the mower to come off of the ground resulting in possible
loss of control.
To make a three point turn to the right, move the left control lever
farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and start the turn.
Next, pull back on the control levers until they are past neutral and the
machine starts to go rearward. Pull right control lever farther rearward
from neutral than the left control lever until the rear of the machine has
pivoted around. Then, push the control levers forward until they are both
past neutral and the machine starts to go forward. Push the left control
lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and finish the
turn. (Fig. 3-8)
IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of control levers is not recommended
as damage to the hydraulic system components may occur.
To increase speed, increase control lever’s distance from neutral. The
farther forward control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor will travel
forward. The farther back control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor
will go in reverse.
Operating suggestions
DANGER: Prior to operating the tractor the operator should
be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of
the equipment, should read the manual completely and
thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving
FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
Figure 3-6
FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE TURN REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
REVERSE TRAVEL
NN
FORWARD TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
N = Neutral Position
Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement.
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