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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
Reverse Caution Mode
(Models equipped with ignition switch
module)
WARNING: Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under
Starting The Engine.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Fig. 4-5.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Fig. 4-5.
4. Once activated (indicator light
ON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the clutch-brake pedal and holding it
down while moving the speed control lever into the
PARK BRAKE position.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down
with your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and
into the parking brake position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the parking brake position and into
a desired speed.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by plac-
ing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting
height notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels, if equipped, so that they are
between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a
driveway.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: On models so equipped, the deck wheels are an
anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to
support the weight of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual
for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
WARNING
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
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Use extreme caution
while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while
backing. Do not oper-
ate the tractor when
children or others
are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if
someone enters the
area.