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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
,_L,WARNING:
Backing
up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or other
bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Move motion control
lever to neutral
position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" posi-
tion.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly move
motion control
lever to
reverse (R) position to start movement.
5. When use ofthe ROS isno longer needed,
turn the ignition key clockwise to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,_kWARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping
or changing
speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quicklyto brake position
and engage parking brake.
• Move motion control lever to neutral posi-
tion.
iMPORTANT." The motion control lever does
not return to neutral position when the clutch/
• To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to slow-
est setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission
by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling
position.
Freewheel
control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Pull freewheel control out and intothe slot
and release so it isheld in the disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
TRANSMiSSiON
ENGAGED
TRANSMiSSiON
DISENGAGED
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR
METER
Service reminder shows the total number
of hours the engine has run and flashes to
indicate that the engine or mower needs
servicing.
When service
is required,
the
service reminder witl flash for two hours.
To service
engine and mower, see the
Maintenance
section
of this
manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For accurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
brake pedal is depressed.
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