Scotts S1642 - Manual (Page 14)

Operating Machine - 10
OPERATING MACHINE
To Travel Forward:
1. Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift
lever (A) to the right and forward. The speed of the tractor is
determined by how far forward the shift lever is moved.
Units with Foot Controls (B) - Depress forward pedal (B).
The speed of the tractor is determined by how far down the
pedal is pressed.
TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE:
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the drive
lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position with
mower engaged.
1. Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift
lever (A) reward into the R (REVERSE) position. The speed
of the tractor is determined by how far forward the shift
lever is moved.
Units with Foot Controls (C) - Depress reverse pedal (C).
The speed of the tractor is determined by how far down the
pedal is pressed.
2. Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the rearward
(OFF) position.
3. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders nearby.
FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING:
1. Units with Shift Lever (A) - Push down on foot pedal
(E). Transmission shift lever (A) will automatically return to
NEUTRAL position and brakes will be applied.
Units with Foot Controls (C) - If cruise control is engaged,
move lever to OFF position. Release either pedal (B or C)
and unit will automatically return to neutral and STOP. Push
down on brake/clutch pedal (E). Brakes will be applied to
assist in stopping.
Using Cruise Control
Use cruise control when you want to maintain travel speed
without having to hold the forward travel pedal down.
Cruise control operates only for forward travel.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury!
• Before moving forward or rearward, make
sure area is clear of bystanders, especially
children.
• Disengage mower or attachment before
backing up.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent
transmission damage, stop tractor movement before
changing direction of travel.
When cruise control is not in use, hand lever should
be returned manually, all the way rearward to OFF
position. Otherwise, hand lever will restrict travel of
reverse pedal linkage and reverse speed of tractor
will be too slow.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT use cruise
control when going down hills. Tractor speed
will increase. Operate tractor in a large, open
area to learn how the cruise control works
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When cruise control is
not in use, hand lever should be returned manually,
all the way rearward to OFF position. Otherwise,
hand lever will restrict travel of reverse pedal linkage
and reverse speed of tractor will be too slow.