Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)
WARNING
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders. Tragic
accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Never activate the RMO if children
are present. Children are often attracted to the unit and
the mowing activity.
The Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) allows the operator to
mow in reverse (see Features and Controls). To activate,
turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light
will illuminate, and the operator can then mow in reverse.
Each time the PTO is engaged the RMO needs to be
reactivated if desired. The key should be removed to restrict
access to the RMO.
Pushing the Tractor by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off (see
Features and Controls).
2. Pull the lever toward the front of the unit and push down
to lock in place. Refer to Figure 7 for tractors with a
suspension system (A), and tractors with a fixed frame
(B). The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
3. Pull up and push toward the rear of the unit to engage
the transmission. The tractor can now be driven.
WARNING
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do
not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not
actuate the transmission release lever while the engine is
running.
Parking Brake Function
Applying the Parking Brake - To lock the parking brake,
release the ground speed pedals, fully depress the brake
pedal, pull UP on the parking brake knob, and then release
brake pedal (see Features and Controls).
Releasing the Parking Brake - To release the parking
brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking
brake knob DOWN (see Features and Controls).
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 150
Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 90
Newton. This equates to a 113 kg (250 lbs) trailer on a 10
degree hill. Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized
clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B).
Cruise Control
TO ENGAGE:
1. Pull up on the cruise control knob (see Features and
Controls).
2. Depress the forward ground speed pedal.
3. Lift up the cruise control knob when desired speed is
reached. The Cruise will lock in one of its five locking
positions.
TO DISENGAGE:
1. Depress the brake pedal (see Features and Controls).
or
2. Depress the foward ground speed pedal.
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral.
2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Move the throttle control (or throttle/choke control)
to SLOW position and turn the ignition key to OFF.
Remove the key.
Emptying the Catcher
1. Extend the grass catcher handle and rotate forward until
the grass catcher assembly is completely open at the
bottom (see Figure 8).
2. Empty the grass from the catcher.
3. Move the tractor forward a short distance. This will keep
the pile of grass from keeping the catcher from closing.
4. Rotate the grass catcher assembly back to the closed
position before mowing.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The mower lift lever is used to lower and raise the deck to
the desired cutting height (see Features and Controls).
The cutting height is adjustable between 3,8 cm (1,5") and
8,9 cm (3,5").
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift lever,
push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the deck, pull
up on the mower lift lever and lock in notch to the right.
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