Snapper 285Z manual Zero Turn, Smooth Travel, Driving Practice, Forward Travel Practice, Reverse

Figure 4. Forward Travel

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Operation

Zero Turn			Smooth Travel
Driving Practice			The ground speed levers
The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are responsive,			of the zero turn rider are
and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s			responsive .
forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some			The BEST method of
practice.
			handling the ground speed
Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and			levers is in three steps —
becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and			as shown in Figure 3.
steers — before you begin mowing —is absolutely essential to			FIRST place your hands
getting the most out of the zero turn rider.
			onto the levers as shown.
Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of			SECOND, to go forward
room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and
			gradually push the levers
animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-engine
			forward with your palms.
speed during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full
			THIRD, to speed up, move
engine speed when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire
slippage and damage to your lawn.			the levers farther forward.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to			To slow down smoothly,
			slowly move the levers
the right, and then advance through the forward, reverse, and
			towa d neutral.
turning maneuvers.
			Figure 3. Move Ground Speed
Basic Driving			Levers Gradually
Forward Travel Practice			Reverse Travel Practice
Gradually move both ground speed levers — evenly FORWARD			LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground
from neutral. Slow down and repeat.			speed levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top			Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to
speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Sp		Balancing	do so near objects. The rider turns as sharply in reverse as
Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this			when going forward, and backing up straight takes practice.
manual.
Forward			Reverse
Travel	Reproduction
			Travel

Figure 5. Reverse Travel

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