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Mowing in Reverse
The machine has an interlock feature that prevents the mower
deck from mowing while the machine is traveling in reverse.
If you shift into reverse with the PTO engaged, the PTO
stops. If you need to mow while in reverse gear, you can
temporarily deactivate this interlock.
Note: Do not mow while backing up unless it is necessary.
DANGER
A child or bystander could be backed over by a
riding mower with blades engaged and cause
serious personal injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
• Always look backward and down before backing
up.
• Use the Key Choice switch only if you are certain
no children or other bystanders will appear in
the mowing area.
• Always remove both the ignition and Key Choice
keys and put them in a safe place out of the
reach of children or unauthorized users when
leaving the machine unattended.
If you are certain that you can safely mow or operate an
attachment in reverse, complete the following procedure:
1. Insert the Key Choice key into the Key Choice switch
(Figure
7).
2. Engage the PTO.
3. Turn the Key Choice key clockwise until it stops and
release it.
Note: A red light illuminating on the console indicates
that the interlock has been deactivated.
4. Perform the mowing.
5. When finished mowing, remove the Key Choice key
(Figure
7).
Note: Once you deactivate the interlock, it stays in
this mode—with your mower blade or PTO powered
attachment operating whenever you back up—and the
console light stays on until you either disengage the
PTO or shut off the engine.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut
position or cutting height at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown
in
Figure
21.
Height of cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of
the operating position
(Figure
21).
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
For Machines with 107 cm (42-inch)
Mower Decks
Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height
of the anti-scalp rollers.
Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch
the ground in normal, flat mowing areas.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers to 1 of the following
positions:
•
Upper hole—use this position with the mower
deck in the 63 mm (2-1/2 inch) and below the
height-of-cut positions
•
Lower hole—use this position with the mower deck
in the 76 mm (3 inch) and above the height-of-cut
positions
(Figure
22
Figure 21
(Figure
22).
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