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Section 4To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control leversback to the neutral position.To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull theleft steering lever back. The further the lever is pulledback, the quicker the mower will turn left.To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull theright steering control lever back. The further the lever ispulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.-NOTE-Smooth operation of the steering levers willproduce smooth mower operation. Whilelearning the operation of the steering controls,keep the travel speed low.-IMPORTANT-Do not travel forward over a curb. The mowerwill hang up on the curb. Raise the deck andtravel backwards over the curb at a 45 degreeangle. (see Section 4.13 on Page 19 for cutterdeck raising instructions)Reverse TravelCAUTION:Disengage power to the mower before backing up.Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessaryand then only after observation of the entire areabehind the mower.-NOTE-The mower may not travel straight in reverse.Slight adjustments may need to be made usingthe steering controls.To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the leftsteering control lever to move forward. The further thecontrol is allowed to move forward, the quicker themower will turn left.To steer right while traveling in reverse, allow the rightsteering control lever to move forward. The further thecontrol is allowed to move forward, the quicker themower will turn right.To stop the reverse travel, allow the steering controllevers to return to the neutral position. If the mower is tobe parked, engage the parking brake.4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTERBLADES)1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt toengage the deck drive at high speed as this shortensthe electric clutch life — use only moderate enginespeed when engaging the deck drive.2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellowswitch, located on the instrument panel, (Figure 4-3)to the engage position.CAUTION:Before backing up, observe the rear for persons andobstructions. Clear the area before backing up.Possible injury or property damage could occur.PULL UP TO ENGAGEPUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGESTT99CESTo travel in reverse, pull both handles back. Keep thetravel speed low while traveling in reverse.16Figure 4-3 Cutter Engage Switch-NOTE-A squealing noise may be heard whenengaging or disengaging the deck drive. It iscaused by the electric clutch plates meshing asthe mower comes up to speed.