• Continue driving in a straight line, travel a minimum of 10 yards (30 feet),
then briefly press the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button on the Operator
Control Panel again to set point B (Figure 27 on page 22). The LINE and
AUTO indicators will turn solid green when points A and B are set.
NOTE: Once the AUTO indicator light on the Operator Control Panel is solid green,
the system is activated for SurePath Auto Steer Mode and the operator should let
go of the steering wheel.
IMPORTANT! Setting the mowing line automatically shifts mower to SurePath Auto
Steer Mode.
Clearing the Mowing Line (SurePath Auto Steer Mode)
To reset the system and remove the saved points defining the mowing line:
1. Stop the mower.
2. Turn the PTO off.
3. Press and hold the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button on the Operator Control Panel
for a minimum of 3 seconds.
NOTE: If SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button is not held for a minimum of 3 seconds,
the Indicator/Warning Lights will blink yellow once to indicate an invalid reset.
4. LINE indicator on the Operator Control Panel will turn off once points A and B
are cleared.
NOTE: Operator will need to reset points A and B prior to resuming SurePath Auto
Steer Mode. Refer to Setting the Mowing Line (SurePath Auto Steer Mode).
NOTE: Clearing the mowing line will automatically return mower to
manual mode.
Holding the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button for less than 3 seconds will fail
to reset line and may shift the mower back into auto mode if preset lines
are still stored. Loss of control, property damage, personal injury, or death
may result.
Manual Override of SurePath Auto Steer Mode
To remove the mower from SurePath Auto Steer Mode, the operator should resume
control of the steering wheel and turn it slightly to either the right or left. This will
return the mower to manual mode. The AUTO indicator will be flashing (Figure 28).
To resume SurePath Auto Steer Mode, briefly press the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO
button on the Operator Control Panel (Figure 28).
Briefly press SET LINE/ENGAGE
AUTO button to resume Auto Steer
NOTE: Do not hold the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button down when resuming
SurePath Auto Steer Mode. Holding the button for 3 seconds or more will reset the
system, erasing the A and B points previously set.
WARNING
Manually steer
around obstacles
Figure 28
OPERATION
Automatic Shut Off or GPM Signal Loss
If the GPM loses signal, the mower will return to manual mode. The following
sequence will occur:
1. The Indicator/Warning Lights on the Light Module will flash red and the system
will stop steering the mower.
2. The operator must resume control of the steering wheel and turn it slightly to
either the right or left to return to manual mode.
3. Once GPS signal has been reacquired, the Indicator/Warning Lights will be solid
green. Briefly press the SET LINE/ENGAGE AUTO button to resume SurePath Auto
Steer Mode.
If the SurePath Auto Steer system malfunctions, stop using the machine or
disable the system and have it repaired by an authorized servicing dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE: If the SurePath Auto Steer system malfunctions see Troubleshooting in the
Product Care section or contact an authorized service provider.
Using the Mower Deck (SurePath Auto Steer Mode)
To avoid personal injury to you or others, always use caution and be aware
of your surroundings when using the SurePath Auto Steer Mode. Stop the
machine immediately if anyone enters the area.
NOTE: Operator is always in control of the mower's speed and braking.
1. Use the deck lift pedal (a) to raise the deck to its highest position, place the clevis
pin (b) attached to the mower into the desired index hole on the deck height
index, then slowly release the deck lift pedal (a) (Figure 25 on page 21).
2. Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start at bottom and
work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
3. To establish your mowing line refer to Setting the Mowing Line (SurePath Auto
Steer Mode) section.
IMPORTANT! Setting the mowing line automatically shifts mower to SurePath Auto
Steer Mode.
4. Engage the PTO knob and move the throttle control to the FAST
5. To move forward, slowly push the forward drive pedal forward. The SurePath
Auto Steer system will keep the mower aligned with the preset mowing line.
NOTE: The speed of the mower will affect cut quality of the lawn. Mowing at full
speed will adversely affect a high quality cut lawn. Control the ground speed with
the drive pedals.
6. When approaching the other end of the strip, release pressure on the forward
drive pedal slightly to slow down before initiating a right or left zero turn. Briefly
press the right or left turn button on the Operator Control Panel (Figure 29).
Left Zero
Turn
23
WARNING
WARNING
position.
Right Zero
Turn
Figure 29