Full Product Manual

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OPERATION
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed above.
2. Press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button and hold for 3
seconds. The indicator light will flash for 3 seconds and will
stay on when the REVERSE CAUTION MODE is activated. See
Figure 28.
3. The indicator light above the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button
will be ON while activated. See Figure 28.
Figure 28
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven
in reverse with the cutting PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in the
engaged (ON) position.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button to return
to NORMAL MOWING.
6. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
• The REVERSE CAUTION MODE button is pressed again.
• The ignition key is pressed or removed.
• The operator leaves the seat.
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)(Electric
PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) 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 (Blade Engage) Switch outward into the engaged
(ON) position. See H in Figure 25.
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 (Blade Engage), push the PTO (Blade
Engage) Switch inward to the disengaged (OFF) position.
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)(Manual
PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting
deck. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Push the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever forward into the engaged
(ON) position. See Figure 29.
Figure 29
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 (Blade Engage), push the lever forward
and to the right, out of the locked position, then release the
lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.
Mowing
WARNING
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least
75 feet (23 meters) from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris,
sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown
by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.
Premature wear and possible failure of the “V” belt and PTO
clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy
area before engaging the mower deck.
Ignition
Key
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Button