MTD ZT 42, ZT 50 manual Driving the Tractor In Reverse, Turning While Driving Rearward

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-To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 13.

FORWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 13

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward.

IMPORTANT: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

Driving the Tractor In Reverse

WARNING: Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction.

Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 14.

DRIVING REARWARD

Neutral

Position

Slower

Faster

Figure 14

As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the tractor will increase.

To slow the tractor move the controls lever forward to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral.

Turning While Driving Rearward

To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever.

-To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever forward of the right lever. See Figure 15.

REARWARD LEFT TURN

Figure 15

-To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See Figure 16.

REARWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 16

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever rearward.

IMPORTANT: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTractor Preparation Table of ContentsModel ZT50 only Connect the BatteryPosition Drive Control Levers Model ZT42 onlyGeneral Operation Safe Operation PracticesDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service ZT42 ZT50 Safety Decals and LabelsDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Hands and Feet Safety GraphicZT42 ZT50 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here Recording Model and Serial NumberCustomer Support To the Owner Engine InformationSlope Gauge Controls and Features Deck Height Index Ignition SwitchPower Take-Off PTO Switch Seat Adjustment Lever Not SeenFuel Tank Cap Hour Meter/Indicator PanelHour Meter Feature Indicator Panel FeatureChoke Control Model ZT50 only Throttle ControlParking Brake Engagement Lever Before Operating Your Tractor General SafetySafety Interlock System OperationModel ZT42 only Starting the EngineModel ZT50 only Practice Operation Initial USE Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineTurning the Tractor While Driving Forward Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseOperating the PTO Executing a Zero TurnStopping the Tractor Driving on SlopesChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckAdjusting the Operators Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Hydrostatic Transmission Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Battery RemovalTire Maintenance Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery StorageTractor Creeping Using the Transmission Bypass RodsTransmission Drive Belt Tractor High Speed TrackingEmptying the fuel system Using a fuel stabilizerTractor Storage If storing the tractor for 30 days or moreInch Deck Shown Mower DeckDeck Removal Releasing belt tension with the idler pulleyUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Deck InstallationRolling the belt into the PTO pulley ZT50 50 Inch Deck only Leveling the Mower DeckSide to Side Leveling ZT42 42 Inch Deck onlyDeck Maintenance Adjusting the Gauge WheelsUsing the Deck Wash System Mower Blade Care Cleaning the Spindle PulleysReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Deck Lubrication

ZT 42, ZT 50 specifications

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