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OPERATING
2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off.
3. Remove key.
4. Lock the park brake.
Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
Travel Forward
MX16555
1. Push brake/clutch pedal (A) all the way down to stop machine.
2. Move transmission shift lever (B) to desired travel speed.
3. Release brake/clutch pedal slowly.
Travel in Reverse
1. Push brake/clutch pedal (A) all the way down.
NOTE: Any operating attachment and the engine will stop as the gear
shift lever is moved to R (reverse) with attachment engaged.
2. Pull attachment engagement lever (C) back to the off position to
disengage attachment.
3. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders nearby.
4. Move shift lever (B) to R (reverse) position (D).
5. Release brake/clutch pedal slowly.
Emergency Stopping
Push down brake/clutch pedal.
Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
Travel Forward
MX27233
• Push down the forward travel pedal (A).
Travel in Reverse
NOTE: Any operating attachment and the engine will stop as the
reverse foot pedal is pressed with attachment engaged.
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 down brake pedal.
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
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.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or
rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Stop machine movement before
shifting between reverse and forward to prevent transmission
damage.
A
B
C
D
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or
rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or
rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
A
B
C
D