Operator`s manual

Models without Reverse Caution Mode
• Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff ifthe PTO
(BladeEngage)leveris movedintothe engaged(ON)
positionwiththe shiftleverin Reverse.
Models with Reverse Caution Mode
• Withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWING
position,the enginewill automaticallyshutoff ifthe
PTO(BladeEngage)leveris movedintothe engaged
(ON) positionwiththe shiftleverin Reverse.
,_ WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlocksystem
ismalfunctioning.This system
was designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode (if Equipped)
WARNING: Useextreme caution
while operating the tractor in
the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE.
Always lookdown and behind
before and while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children
or others are around, Stop the
tractor immediatelyif someone
enters the area.
The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof the key
switchmoduleallowsthetractorto be operatedin
reversewiththe blades(PTO)engaged.
IMPORTANT:Mowinginreverseisnotrecommended.
Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
IMPORTANT:The operatorMUSTbe seatedinthe
tractorseat.
1. Startthe engineas instructedon page16under
Starting The Engine.
2. Turnthe keyfromthe NORMALMOWING(Green)
positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)
positionof the keyswitchmodule. SeeFigure12.
3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,
TriangularButton)at the top,rightcornerof the key
switchmodule.The redindicatorlightat thetop,left
cornerof the keyswitchmodulewill be ONwhile
activated.SeeFigure12.
F
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
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Reverse
. PushButton
Reverse
CautionMode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 12
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlight ON),the tractorcan
bedriveninreversewiththecutting blades(PTO)
engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile
backingto makesurenochildrenare around.
6. Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the
NORMALMOWINGposition.
IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill
remainactivateduntil:
a. The keyis placedineitherthe NORMALMOWING
positionor STOPposition.
b. The operatorengagesthe parkingbrakebyfully
depressingthe clutch-brakepedalandholdingit
downwhile movingthe speedcontrolleverintothe
PARKBRAKEposition.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe clutch-brakepedalandholdit down
withyourfoot.
2. Movethe speedcontrolleverall the waydownand
intothe parkingbrakeposition.
3. Releasethe clutch-brakepedalto allowthe parking
braketo engage.
To releasethe parkingbrake:
1. Depressthe clutch-brakepedalandmovethe speed
controlleverout of the parkingbrakepositionandinto
a desiredspeed.
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WARNING
Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock
system ismalfunction-
ing. This system was
designed for your
safety and protection.
Use extreme caution
while operating the
tractor inthe REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and
behind beforeand
while backing. Do not
operate the tractor
when children or oth-
ers are around. Stop
the tractor immediately
f someone enters the
area.