Driving the Mower, Operating Suggestions, Steering

Land Pride

Section 2 Operation

Driving the Mower

!DANGER!

Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially when going down a slope. The steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the control levers in either direction could result in a reaction of the mower that can cause serious injury.

Steering

Refer to Figure 2-9:

After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as follows:

To Go Forward:

Push control levers forward an equal distance.

To Go in Reverse:

Pull control levers rearward an equal distance.

To Turn Left:

Move the right control lever farther forward from neutral than the left control lever.

To Turn Right:

Move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever.

To Pivot Turn:

Move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive wheels to counter- rotate.

To Stop or Decrease Speed

!WARNING!

In the event of a system failure while mowing, engage both parking brakes to stop or slow mower. Refer to Figure 2-4.

Move control levers to neutral. When going forward pull back gently on control levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on control levers.

!DANGER!

When going in reverse push forward gently on control levers and avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the mower to come off of the ground resulting in possible loss of control.

To Increase Speed

Increase control levers equal distance from neutral. The farther forward control levers are from neutral, the faster mower will travel forward. The farther back control levers are from neutral, the faster mower will go in reverse.

Operating Suggestions

!DANGER!

Prior to operating the mower the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.

!WARNING!

The mower’s control levers are very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience.

Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to over-steer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.

!WARNING!

Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to jump them as the operator could be thrown from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.

When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.

Peak mowing performance is maintained when the throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.

!WARNING!

Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose ﬁtting clothing. Always wear long pants, safety glasses and safety shoes when operating this machine.

Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section. In addition, most communities have individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.

03/11/03

Z52®, Z60® & Z72® Zero Turning Radius Mowers Accu-Z 356-005M

Z60, Z52, Z52 , Z60, Z72 specifications

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