Axion ZT2142, ZT18533 Driving Practice, Basic Driving, Smooth Travel, Forward Travel Practice

DRIVING PRACTICE -		Smooth Travel
BASIC DRIVING		The lever controls of the
		zero turn rider are
WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%
		highly responsive.
(10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section.		The BEST method of
Zero turn riders operate differently from other four-
		handling the ground
wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also your
		speed control levers is in
steering wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, you
		three steps — as shown
will not be able to steer the unit on it. Operating zero
		in Figure 4.
turn units on slopes requires extra caution.
The lever controls of the zero turn rider are very		FIRST place your hands
		onto the levers as
responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient
		shown.
control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning
movements will take some practice.		SECOND, to go forward
Spend some time going through the following maneuvers		gradually push the levers
		forward with your palms.
and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates,
travels, and steers — before you begin mowing —is		THIRD, to speed up
	Reproduction
absolutely essential to getting the most out of the zero		move the levers farther
turn rider.		wa d. To slow down
Avoid turf damage! To avoid turf damage, keep both		smoothly, slowly move
drive wheels moving while executing turns. Pivoting on		the leve s back t	ward
one wheel, or dragging a wheel through a turn will		neutral.
damage your lawn.			Figure 4. Move Control
Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — ne wi h for			Levers Gradually
plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area f bjects,
people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit		Forward Travel Practice
at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS		Gra ually move both ground speed control levers evenly
operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to
		FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel rocedu		Reverse Travel Practice
to the right, and then advance through the forward,		LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both
reverse, and turning maneuvers.
		ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral.
WARNING		Slow down and repeat.
		NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely		attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns as
necessary. Always look down and behind before		sharply in reverse as when going forward, and backing
		up straight takes practice.
and while traveling in reverse.

Forward Travel Reverse Travel

Figure 5. Forward Travel Figure 6. Reverse Travel

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