Evaluate the terrain you’ll be mowing when you select your transmission.
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6-Speed Gear Transmission (manual) |
Automatic Transmission
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Premium Hydrostatic
Automatic Transmission |
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- More control on hilly terrain
- Use the lower gears to emphasize power
- Use the higher gears for lower power and greater speed
- Must stop to change speed or go from forward to reverse
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- Ideal for relatively flat lawns with obstacles
- Uses a system of belts and pulleys to change speeds
- No shifting or clutching to change speeds
- Fender mounted speed control
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- Ideal for relatively flat lawns with obstacles
- Sealed system uses fluid to drive pumps to control speed; similar to an automobile transmission.
- Smooth operation
- Available in fender mount or pedal speed control
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Speed Control Choices |
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- Fender mounted shifter
- 6 speed transmission
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- Fender mounted speed control
- Automatic and premium hydrostatic transmissions
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- Pedal Drive
- Drives like your car
- Premium hydrostatic automatic transmissions
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