How To Use The Speed Control Lever; How To Drive Forward; How To Change Directions/Drive In Reverse - Craftsman 536.270280 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The Hydrostatic Drive is very easy to operate. The drive system has
a a clutch/brake pedal on the left side (see Figure 8) and a speed
control lever on the right side (see Figure 9).
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by the speed control
lever (see Figure 9). Use the speed control lever to select either
forward or reverse.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
t. The automatic drive disconnect must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 7).
2. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit
(see Figure 8). Keep your foot on the pedal.
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Figure 8
3. Move the speed control lever to NEUTRAL position (see
Figure 9).
4. Slowly release your foot from the clutch/brake pedal (see
Figure 8). Do not keep your foot on the clutch/brake pedal.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position (see Figure 10).
6. Slowly push the speed control lever forward to the desired
speed (see Figure 8). To reduce forward speed, slowly pull the
speed control lever to the desired speed.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS / DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Look to the rear.
2. Move the speed control lever to the NEUTRAL position (see
Figure 10).
Figure 9
3. To go backward, move the speed control lever to the REVERSE
position.
Throttle
Figure 10
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