Husqvarna GT54CS Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 24) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. • Pull freewheel control out until the free wheel control rod locks in extended position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) mph (3,2 km/h). • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: Freewheel control will automatically disengage when the brake/clutch pedal is depressed. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED 0 03 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area. • Depress brake pedal all the way down. • With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position. • Look down and behind before and while backing. • Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement. • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 25 NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. HOURMETER The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance 02828 section of this manual. Fig. 24 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting. • Make all turns slowly. RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 26) 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. 2. In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view) 3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve. 4. Drive tractor to be refueled. 5. After refueling, return valve to primary position. RESERVE FUEL VALVE RESERVE TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 16 and 25) When pushing or towing your tractor, ensure transmission is disengaged by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. PRIMARY • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. 14 Fig. 26