Using Travel Controls

1. Stop machine.

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

3. Avoid damage! 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 can grind when shifting or shifting can become hard.

   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) up to either High (B) or Low (C) range.
   • Reverse - Pull lever down to Reverse (D) gear.
   
   

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4. Select 2WD or 4WD position:

   • Push 2WD/4WD lever (E) up to the 2WD position (F).
   • Pull 2WD/4WD lever (E) down to the 4WD position (G).

     Avoid injury! Driving at high speeds with Rear Lock engaged can 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 2WD/4WD lever (E) fully down to the 4WD + Rear Lock position (H). See Using Rear Lock instructions before operating machine with rear lock engaged.
   
   

5. Look in the direction the machine will travel.

   Avoid injury! 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.