Using the Motion Control Levers

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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    Forward and reverse movement of the motion control levers (A) 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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    Machine speed, motion, and direction can be controlled when the engine is running, motion control levers are in the neutral position (A), and the park brake is unlocked.

Forward and Reverse Travel

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 farther forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel.

  5. Pull both control levers rearward at the same time to begin reverse motion.

  6. To stop motion, move both motion control levers forward or rearward until the machine comes to a stop.

Forward Travel

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    Gradually move both motion control levers evenly forward (A) from neutral. To speed up, move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Reverse Travel

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    Look down and behind, then gradually move both motion control levers evenly rearward (B) from neutral. To speed up, move the levers farther rearward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Left Turn

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    To turn slightly to the left, push right control lever (C) further forward than the left control lever (D).

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    To turn sharply to the left, push right control lever (C) forward and pull left control lever (D) rearward at the same time.

Right Turn

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    To turn slightly to the right, push left control lever (D) further forward than the right control lever (C).

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    To turn sharply to the right, push left control lever (D) forward and pull right control lever (C) rearward at the same time.

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