Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Zero-Turn Driving Practice, Smooth Travel, Forward Travel Practice

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Operation

Zero-Turn Driving Practice

The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice.

Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers — before you begin mowing —is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider.

Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn.

We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right, and then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers.

You must release the parking brake prior to moving the control levers inward.

Smooth Travel

The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive.

The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps — as shown in Figure 7.

FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown.

SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms.

THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Figure 7. Move Control Levers

Gradually

Basic Driving

Forward Travel Practice

Reverse Travel Practice

Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

NOTE: Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual.

Forward

Travel

Figure 8.

Forward Travel

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LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes practice.

Reverse

Travel

Figure 9. Reverse Travel

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Contents 26HP Zero-Turn Riders 24HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 5900707Mfg. No Description 5900765 Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operating SafetyChildren Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll Bar InstructionsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Decals Objects HazardSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersCE Models North American ModelsParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchChoke Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures OperationFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderSmooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Mowing Recommendations StorageMowing Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or deathMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareChange Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Battery MaintenanceChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Oil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Parking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingHydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12E HP Briggs & StrattonDeck Indentification Product Quick Specs
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