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• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will
automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage)
knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
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.
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.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT:
The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator’s Manual.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(Yellow) position of the key switch module. See
Figure 8.
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 Figure 8.
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 leaves the seat (Models with
Electric PTO ONLY).
c. The operator engages the parking brake by
fully depressing the brake pedal and holding
it down while gently pushing the parking
brake button inward (Models with Manual
PTO ONLY).
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the
deck wheels 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.
Figure 8
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE: 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 the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged
(Blade Stop) position.
• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
• Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
• Pull the choke control outward, if so equipped (a
warm engine may not require choking).
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position