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19Section 5 — operation
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes
where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-⁄
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• 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 down the slope. Turning up 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.
Engaging the Parking Brake
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat
with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal completely down with your left foot
and hold it in that position.
2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and
hold it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control
lever.
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the
down position. If it doesn’t, the parking brake is not engaged.
Repeat steps 1-4 to engage.
To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key
to prevent unintended starting
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot
until the desired speed is achieved.
2. Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever upward and hold
it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal.
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever .
After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain
in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same
forward speed. If it doesn’t, the cruise control is not engaged.
Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the forward drive
pedal or the brake pedal.
NOTE: Cruise control can not be set 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.
To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when
cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage
and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slowly press the
reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left,
then place it in the notch best suited for your application.
Operating the Headlights
The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the
STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is
moved to the STOP position.
Engaging the PTO (Electric PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the engaged (ON) position.
See Figure 5-3.
ON
OFF
Figure 5-3
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
throttle is always in the FAST position. Operating with
the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature
battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch down/in to the
disengaged (OFF) position.