
15se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n
Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting
instructions previously provided; then disconnect
the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their
connection.
repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for
jump starting.
Stopping the Engine
in the neutral position.
position
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch
to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the
equipment is left unattended.
Practice Operation (Initial Use)
conventional type riding tractor. Although and because a
zero turn tractor is more maneuverable, getting used to
operating the control levers takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably
obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You should practice
operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice
should not be engaged. While practicing, operate the
tractor at approximately 1/2-3/4 throttle and at less than
full speed in both forward and reverse.
Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the
the tractor.
Driving the Tractor
WARNING!: Avoid sudden starts, excessive
speed and sudden stops.
position that allows you to operate the controls. See
Release the parking brake.
neutral position. Refer to Figure 5-2.
NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position,
refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions to
adjust the levers so that they are even.
Figure 5-2
Move the throttle control lever forward to the full
NOTE: Although the
tractor’s engine is designed to run at full throttle, when
performing a practice session the tractor must be operated
at less than full throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM).
This only applies to practice.
WARNING!: Always maintain a firm grip on
levers to slow or stop the tractor; move levers
to neutral position using your hands.
To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive
control levers with your right and left hands and
proceed as instructed in the following sub section.
Driving the Tractor Forward
WARNING!: Keep all movement of the drive
control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt
movement of the control levers can affect the
stability of the tractor and could cause the
tractor to flip over, which may result in serious
injury or death to the operator.
Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers
forward. The tractor will start to move forward. See
Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
As the control levers are pushed farther forward the
speed of the tractor will increase.
To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward
to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Control Lever Moved
Inward and in Neutral
Neutral
Position
Faster
Slower
DRIVING FORWARD
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