Driving Backward1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control leversrearward (Figure 24).G008953Figure 24Stopping the MachineTo stop the machine, move the motion-control levers toneutral and then to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position, disengagethe blade-control switch (PTO), and turn the ignition key tothe OFF position.Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer toSetting the Parking Brake (page 19). Remove the key fromthe ignition switch.CAUTIONChildren or bystanders may be injured if theymove or attempt to operate the machine while it isunattended.Always remove the ignition key and set the parkingbrake when leaving the machine unattended, evenif just for a few minutes.Adjusting the Height-of-CutUsing the Transport LockThe transport lock has 2 positions, and is used with thedeck-lift pedal. There is a LOCK position and an UNLOCKposition for the transport position of the mower deck (Figure25).25
