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Driving The Tractor
IMPORTANT:
Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed
and sudden stops.
• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever
into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
• To move forward, place the shift lever in the
FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive
pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
• To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the
REVERSE position, check that the area behind is
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
• Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Operating the Headlights
To turn the tractor’s headlights on:
• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.
• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to
figure on page 11.
To turn the tractor’s headlights off:
• Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Off position (to shut the
engine off).
NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while
the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to
your engine’s electric starter.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
• Mow up and down slopes, never across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn downwards on the slope. Turning
upwards on a slope greatly increases the chance of
a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
Setting the Cruise Control
NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be
utilized while traveling in the forward direction.
Engaging Cruise Control
• Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position,
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired
speed is achieved.
• Lightly depress the cruise control button.
• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).
• Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the “down” position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
Disengaging Cruise Control
Choose one of the following two methods:
1. Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
2. Lightly depress the drive pedal.
Changing to Reverse when Cruise Control is Engaged
• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob/lever
in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
WARNING:
Do not mow on inclines with a
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.