56 GENERAL INFORMATION
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Belt Drive Transmission
This vehicle is equip
ped with a belt-driven Contin-
uously Variable Transmission (CVT). This automatic
drive system, although simple to operate, does re-
quire periodic inspe
ction. Refer to the “MAINTE-
NANCE AND ADJUSTMENT” chapter.
Parking Brake Lever
The parking brake lev
er is located at the right side
of the operator ’s seat. Pull the lever up and to the
rear to apply the parking brake.
To release, push in an
d hold t he knob on the end of
theleverandpushtheleverallthewaydown.Spring
pressure helps return the knob to the released posi-
tion.
Be sure to relea s e the parking b rake before driving
off. Failure to do so may result in poor performance
and premature weari
ng of the rear brakes and belt
converter system.
A. Parking Brake Leve r
B. Knob