Using Travel Controls

1. Stop machine.

2. Allow engine to come to a low idle speed.

3. IMPORTANT: Do not shift gears when vehicle is moving or with engine running above low idle speed. Push down brake to stop vehicle motion and engage shift lever with a firm positive action.

   Gears may grind when shifting or shifting may become hard.

   NOTE: Always shift into low range when operating on wet or uneven terrain, or when towing or pushing heavy loads.

   
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   Select a gear position:
   • Forward - Push transaxle shift lever (A) forward to either High (B) or Low (C) range.
   • Reverse - Pull lever rearward to Reverse (D) gear.
   
   

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4. Select 2WD or 4WD position:

   • Push Wheel Drive / Rear Lock lever (E) forward to the 2WD position (F).

     CAUTION: Driving at high speeds with Rear Lock engaged may result in loss of steering control. Do not engage Rear Lock or turn with the Rear Lock engaged while operating machine at high speeds or on slopes.

   • Pull Wheel Drive / Rear Lock lever (E) rearward to the 4WD position (G).
   
   

5. Look in the direction the machine will travel.

   CAUTION: Reduce speed before braking or turning, when hauling loads, and while operating around obstacles or on hazardous off-road conditions.

6. Push down accelerator pedal slowly and smoothly to begin machine travel.

7. Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly and firmly to slow down or stop.