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3. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Figure 17).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Remove the key before transporting or storing
machine.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as the
fuel pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Driving the Machine
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the Fast position for best
performance. Always operate in the Fast throttle
position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can turn very rapidly. You may lose
control of it and cause personal injury or damage
to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control
levers are moved with the parking brake engaged.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. Drive the machine as follows:
• To go straight forward, slowly push the motion
control levers forward (Figure 18).
• To go straight backward, slowly pull the motion
control levers rearward (Figure 18).
• To turn, slow the machine by pulling back on
both levers and then push forward on the lever
on the opposite side from which you want to
turn (Figure 18).
• To stop, pull the motion control levers to the
neutral position.
Note: The farther you move the traction control
levers in either direction, the faster the machine will
move in that direction.
1. Motion control
lever-neutral locked
position
2. Center unlock position
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the traction control levers
to neutral and to the locked position, disengage the
power take off (PTO), move the throttle to the Slow
position, and stop the engine.
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer
to Setting the Parking Brake. Remember to remove the
key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
attempt to move or operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Figure 18
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