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Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the
N
position.
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Engage the parking brake whenever you leave the
machine. Remove the key from the key switch.
Selecting the Steering
Mode
For maximum trimming and minimum turf damage,
operate the machine in the 4-wheel-steering mode.
However, when transporting the machine on roads or
trails, switch the machine into 2-wheel-steering mode.
Figure 23
1. Steering selector switch
Switching from 4-Wheel Steering
to 2-Wheel Steering
Press the steering selector switch
forward position. When the wheels are not aligned in
the forward position, the green light flashes and the
machine remains in the 4-wheel-steering mode until
the 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steering
wheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until the
green light stops flashing and remains on. When the
switch light is solid green, the machine is in 2-wheel
steering.
Note:
If you turn the steering wheel too briskly,
steering misalignment may occur.
Switching from 2-Wheel Steering
to 4-Wheel Steering
Press the steering selector switch
rearward position. When the front wheels are not
aligned in the forward position, the green light flashes
and the machine remains in 2-wheel-steering mode
until the 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steering
wheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until the
green light stops flashing and remains off. When the
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switch light is continuously off, the machine is in the
4-wheel-steering mode.
Note:
If you turn the steering wheel too briskly,
steering misalignment may occur.
Note:
If the steering system is misaligned after
repeated 2-wheel-steering to 4-wheel-steering
engagements, refer to
Misalignment (page
54).
Operating the Mower
Raising and Lowering the Mower
The deck lift switch raises and lowers the mower deck
(Figure
24). The engine must be running for you to
use this switch.
Figure 24
1. Deck lift switch
•
To lower the mower deck, push the switch forward.
•
To raise the mover deck, push the switch rearward.
Important:
Do not continue to hold the switch
back after the mower has fully raised. Doing so
will damage the hydraulic system.
Note:
To lock the mower deck in a raised position,
raise the deck past the 15 cm (6 inch) position,
remove the height-of-cut pin, and place the pin in the
15 cm (6 inches) height-of-cut position.
Engaging the Power Takeoff (PTO)
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and some powered attachments.
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, make sure that the
traction pedal is in the Neutral position and the
engine is at full throttle.
3. Pull up on the PTO switch to engage it
25).
Correcting Steering
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