Snapper 19HP, 20HP user 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 3.

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 3. Move Control

Levers Gradually

BASIC DRIVING

Forward 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.

Reverse Travel Practice

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 as sharply in reverse as when going forward, and backing up straight takes practice.

Forward

Travel

Figure 4. Forward Travel

Reverse

Travel

Figure 5. Reverse Travel

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Contents 19HP Zero-Turn Riders 18HP Zero-Turn Riders20HP Zero-Turn Riders Table of Contents General Operation Safety Rules and InformationIgnition System Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceCE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersNorth American CE ModelsSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models ALL ModelsSafety Interlock System Safety IconsOperational Safety Checks Ground Speed Levers Throttle Control Control FunctionsChoke Features & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStarting the Engine OperationStopping the Rider and Engine MowingSmooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns Attaching a Trailer Trailer Weight Recommendations Clevis Pin ClipInstallation Mower Removal InstallationRemoval Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular MaintenanceLubrication Regular MaintenanceServicing the Mower Blades Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As RequiredCheck Tire Pressures Engine Maintenance Check /FILL Transmission OILChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Transmission OIL Filter ChangeCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceStorage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments, & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceSeat Adjustment Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat Position AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Set Collar Locknut Parking Brake AdjustmentSuspension Adjustment Select Models Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentMower Deck Leveling Roller BAR Leveling Select Models Mower Belt ReplacementBattery Charging Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementEngine DimensionsChassis TransmissionsHOW High to MOW the Grass HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Cut Here On First Pass SecondLawn Care & Mowing Information When and HOW Often to MOWProper Mowing Speed
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