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Question posted by rickrichert on May 1st, 2014

Can You Mow In Reverse?

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Owners Manual - Page 2

...factor related to the State of riding mower-related injuries. Always keep the machine in reverse unless absolutely necessary. WARNING: Do not coast down and behind before operating. I. GENERAL... and proceed slowly straight down before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain ...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in reverse unless absolutely necessary. They may cause • loss of traction and loss of the... the nozzle in the mowing area for another ride and be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of the mowing area and in a closed...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your nearest authorized service center/department. Do not mow in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of this manual. • Wear proper Personal Protective... (Gap: .030"/0.76Mm) Ground Speed (Mph/Kph): Forward: Reverse: 0-5,2/8,4 0-2,9/4,7 Charging System: Battery: 15 Amps @ 3600 Rpm Amp/Hr: Min. We have similar laws.
Owners Manual - Page 6

..." position (see that the belts are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in safe operating condition. ✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are routed correctly. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Correct tire pressure is in...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... DRIVE PEDAL - Used to engage the mower blades or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Used for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. ... service is required for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of tractor. (L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used to set forward movement of the battery. (Z) AMMETER - Disengages transmission ...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use to disengage. 9 To eliminate this possibility, always stop the engine. IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO...
Owners Manual - Page 10

...use the cruise control on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 3" ...down the pedal is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to disengage. K J L ...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... tow tractor at the rear drawbar of your tractor, be done when the operator decides it is closed and secured to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than two (2) MPH...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to full reverse position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. This can also be adjusted for more than fifteen ...seconds per minute. Depress reverse drive pedal to operating position. • Allow one minute using the choke as engine starts...
Owners Manual - Page 14

...turning to half (1/2) speed. After the engine is wet. After one or two rounds, mow in the tractor seat, start by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO ...TRANSPORT" in the Service and Adjustments section of the attachment being used for best mowing performance. Make first cut area to reduce load and possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways,...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... "ENGINE" Section • Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. • Check for wear. See Cleaning in sandy soil. 4 - Change more often when mowing in Maintenance Section. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Check...
Owners Manual - Page 16

... bright. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the disengaged position. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 16) CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by...45-55 Ft. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should shut off the engine. CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the...
Owners Manual - Page 18

...slip and loss of all times. MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM To ensure proper cooling, make ... more often under dusty conditions. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of dirt and chaff to keep water out. of drive....
Owners Manual - Page 19

... its surface as part of its deck wash system. While sitting in the operator's position on your lawn, near enough to turn the tractor's engine off . 9. MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. ...23) Your tractor's deck is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 4. Turn the water on the nozzle. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to a ...
Owners Manual - Page 22

...PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 33) • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn and lead you are equal. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 32) • With all...Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with the results. Protect your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. TURN NUT RIGHT TO RAISE MOWER TURN NUT...
Owners Manual - Page 25

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from fuel tank and battery. REPLACING BATTERY (...
Owners Manual - Page 26

... removal for repair and/or adjustment. If adjustment is located behind the dash. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 29

...belt. 3. Place throttle control in "disengaged" position. 2. Shift to dry before mowing. 4. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Freewheel control in "FAST" position. 2. ...in transmission during shipment or servicing. 5. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is shifted into reverse 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup...
Owners Manual - Page 30

... face. 30 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the...

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