Using the Motion Control Levers

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control levers and practice at half throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine.

Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.

The functions of the motion control levers are:

• Dual function neutral position.
• Steering.
• Acceleration.
• Braking.

Neutral Lock Position

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Motion control levers shown in the neutral lock position.

• Motion control levers (A) must be in the neutral lock position and the park brake locked to start the engine.
• Forward and reverse movement of the motion control levers is prevented when levers are moved to the neutral lock position.
• Operator can exit mower with the engine running when the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are in the neutral lock position and the park brake is locked.
• Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position to safely enter and exit the operator seat.

Neutral Position

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Motion control levers shown in the neutral position.

• Machine speed, motion, and direction can be controlled when the engine is running, motion control levers are in the neutral position, and the park brake is unlocked.

Forward and Reverse Motion:

CAUTION: Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:

• Carefully check the area around the machine.

• Disengage the mower before backing up.

1. Move throttle lever to the fast position.
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Move both motion control levers from the neutral lock position inward to the neutral position.
4. Push the control levers forward to begin forward motion.
   • The further forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel.
   • Forward speed range: 0–18.5 km/h (0–11.5 mph).
5. Pull both control levers rearward at the same time to begin reverse motion.
   • Reverse speed range: 0–8 km/h (0–5 mph).
6. To stop motion, move both motion control levers forward or rearward until the machine comes to a stop.

NOTE: The motion control linkages are adjustable. If adjustment is required see Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in the Service–Transmission section.

Forward:

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• Push both motion control levers forward at the same time.

Reverse:

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• Pull both control levers past center rearward at the same time.

Gentle Left Turn:

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• Push right control lever further forward than the left control lever.

Gentle Right Turn:

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• Push left control lever further forward than the right control lever.

Sharp Left Turn:

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• Push right control lever forward and pull left control lever rearward at the same time.

Sharp Right Turn:

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• Push left control lever forward and pull right control lever rearward at the same time.