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.

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.

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Turning

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Figure 12. Turning Around a Corner

Figu e 13. Turn ng Place

Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn

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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.

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

 

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Slow down at the end of the row.

 

 

2.

Move the RIGHT ground speed control l v r

 

 

forward slightly while moving the LEFT ground

 

 

speed control lever back to center and then

 

 

slightly back from center.

Reproduction

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 will be!

Figure 14. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn

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