Briggs & Stratton 5900624, 5901170 Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place

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Operation

Practice Turning Around a Corner

Practice Turning In Place

While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times.

NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.

Executing

Turns

Figure 6. Turning Around a Corner

To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times.

NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled— forward or back, changes the “pivot point” you turn on.

Turning

In-Place

Figure 7. Turning in Place

Operation

ADVANCED DRIVING

Executing an End-Of-Row Zero

Turn

Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row.

For example, to execute a left end-of row zero turn:

1. Slow down at the end of the row.

2.Move the RIGHT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the

LEFT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center.

3. Begin mowing forward again.

This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps the row just cut —eliminating the need to back up and re-cut missed grass.

As you become more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider, you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable.

Remember, the more you practice, the

better your control of the Zero Turn willFigure 8. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn be!

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Contents Model Number Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Preparation OperationTraining Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceMaintenance and Storage Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Operational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemNorth American Safety Icons Control Functions Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch AIR Cooled Models onlyThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge Never allow passengers to ride on the unit General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeTurning Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerKeep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar To raise the roll barLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessBefore Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use Hours Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChange OIL & Filter Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLiquid Cooled Models Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Air Cooled ModelsPressurized System Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenCheck Engine Coolant Level Pivots LubricationGrease OilCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting WarningRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment RH side shown Neutral AdjustmentRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Adjustment Linkage RodParking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust pedal position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Outer Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentInner Rod 4 Locations Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Deck Mower Belt ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryJump Starting This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Transmissions DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Belts and BladesHP Briggs & Stratton Tractor