3.
To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
To turn left or right, pull the motion-control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
The tines can be in the down position when
making gradual turns.
To make zero-degree turns, lift your foot off the
tine engagement foot switch control to raise the
tines. The head will raise in 1 second.
Important:
Do not make a zero-degree turn
when the tines are down as turf tearing will
result.
Important:
Do not drive in reverse when the
tines are down as turf tearing will occur.
The machine moves faster the farther the
motion-control levers are moved from the neutral
position.
4.
To stop, position both motion-control levers in
the neutral operating position.
Driving in Reverse
1.
Move the motion-control levers to the neutral
operating position.
2.
To move rearward in a straight line, slowly move
both levers rearward with equal pressure.
Figure 26
To turn left or right, release pressure on the
motion-control lever toward the desired turn
direction.
To make zero turns, lift your foot off of the tine
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ground engagement foot switch to raise the
tines. The head will raise in half second.
Important:
the tines are in the down position.
3.
To stop, position both motion-control levers in
the neutral operating position.
Positioning the Air-Cleaner
Cover for Cold or Warm Air
Temperature
Important:
Running the engine with the
air-cleaner cover positioned for cold-weather
operation in normal conditions can damage the
engine.
The air-cleaner cover has 2 positions: the cold or
normal, ambient air positions:
Adjust the air-cleaner cover as follows:
•
When operating in a cold ambient air condition
(cold air temperature and humidity)—position the
air-cleaner cover with snowflake decal facing out
(Figure
28).
Note:
Use this position if your machine exhibits
carburetor icing. Symptoms include the engine
runs rough at idle or low speed, and it discharges
black or white smoke in the exhaust.
•
When operating in a normal ambient air
condition—position the air-cleaner cover with sun
decal facing out
Note:
Use this position if your machine is not
exhibiting carburetor icing.
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Figure 27
Do not make a zero turn when
(Figure
28).
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