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WARNING
continue to back up until the right-rear tire is close to the curb. Using the same technique lurch the right tire
onto the curb. After both wheels are on top of the curb, turn the mower counterclockwise and back up so the
left caster wheel comes over and last should be he right caster wheel as the mower is twisting to the left
(counterclockwise). The technique works the best if you try not to drive backwards at a near 90 degree angle
to the curb but get all of the wheels to go over while the mower is moving at least a 45 degree angle to the
curb. To drive off a curb, first try driving up onto it to make sure the curb is not too high. If the curb is not too
high, drive the right-front caster off first while driving toward the curb at a 45 degree angle (the curb should
be to your right). Then, maintain that 45 degree angle so the left caster goes over, then the right-rear wheel,
then the left rear wheel. Do NOT step off the mower during ANY maneuver.
5.5.1 Never drive straight onto or off a curb.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will tend to
minimize the contact of the mower deck with the curb and you will be able to more safely control the mower.
5.6 Mowing on Varying Terrain
See the Safety Instructions section of this manual, especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation On Slopes
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
• Operation During Zero-Radius Turns
5.7 How to Adjust Neutral
Neutral refers to the mower movement when the engine is set to full throttle, parking brake is off, and the
control levers are in the neutral position. The mower should not move forward or backward during this time.
If the mower is moving forward or rearward, the neutral setting must be
adjusted. The hydraulic pump has a Return-to-Neutral (RTN) device built
into the linkage of the pump. Before adjusting neutral, it is necessary to lift
the rear drive wheels off the ground using a jack and stands. To make the
adjustment, loosen the ¼” Allen bolt (A) and rotate the RTN device on the
pump corresponding to the wheel that needs adjustment. If the right wheel
turns in the neutral position, then the right pump RTN needs to be
adjusted. The RTN mechanism should be rotated until the neutral position
is found and then retighten the ¼” allen bolt. Use care not to over tighten
the allen bolt. Repeat the procedure on the other pump if necessary.
5.8 Changing the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment
The controls are initially set with the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment in the
faster, more sensitive position. If an operator is not completely familiar
with the mower operation the operator may desire to decrease the ground
speed. The slower setting has a corresponding decrease in the sensitivity
of the controls. In other words, a given amount of movement of the control
levers will cause about a 25-30% change in the ground speed making the
controls less sensitive. After stopping the engine, the adjustment is
made by removing the bolts that hold the control rods onto the control lever
from the current holes in the control levers and reinstalling them and the
rods into the alternate holes. BE SURE THE BOLTS IN THE CONTROL
RODS ARE SECURELY IN PLACE EACH TIME YOU REMOVE THEM.
You must then perform the Tracking Adjustment described below.
A
Front
Slow Hole