Note: The differential lock is not available for usewhen the TRANSPORT mode is selected.Transport LatchesAlways raise the cutting units to the transport positionand secure with the transport latches and safety lockswhen traveling between work areas (Figure 5).g014548Figure 5Differential LockWARNINGDo not engage the differential lock at highspeed. The turning circle will increase withthe differential lock engaged.Engage the differential lock to increase tractive effort.Only engage the differential lock at slow speeds(Figure 4). It will operate while the machine is movingforward and reverse.To engage the differential lock, press the differentiallock pedal. To disengage the differential lock, releasethe differential lock pedal.Note: The differential lock is effective only whenWORK is selected.Forward Travel Speed BackstopLeverUse the backstop lever to limit the movement of theforward pedal for accurate forward travel speed andto limit the clip rate required (Figure 4).Move the lever forward to increase the travel speedsetting and rearward to decrease it.Note: This is not a cruise-control device. Releasingthe forward travel pedal will allow it to return to neutral.Cutting Unit Drive SwitchAlways put the cutting unit drive switch in the OFFposition when traveling between work areas.Adjustable Steering ColumnWARNINGNever operate the machine without firstchecking that the steering column adjustermechanism is in good working order and that,once adjusted and locked, the steering wheelremains securely in position.Only adjust the steering wheel and steering columnwhen the machine is at a standstill with the parkingbrake engaged.To adjust the angle of the steering wheel, move thelever down, adjust the angle, and release the lever(Figure 6).To adjust the height of the steering column, movethe lever up, adjust the height, and release the lever(Figure 6).g029196Figure 61. Adjust the angle of thesteering wheel.3. Lever2. Adjust the height of thesteering column.12