Snapper Practice Turning Around a Corner, Practice Turning In Place, Executing an End-Of-RowZero, Turn, Turns, Turning, In-Place, Executing

Operation

Practice Turning Around a Corner		Practice Turning In Place
While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually		To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one
return back toward neutral. Repeat several times.		ground speed control lever forward from neutral and
NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread,		one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat
		several times.
it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly
forward.		NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—
		forward or back, changes the “pivot point” you turn
		on.
	Executing
			Turning
	Turns
			In-Place

Figure 10. Turning Around a Corner	Figure 11. Turn ng n Place
Executing an End-Of-Row Zero	orf
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. Not
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 fromReprocenter. duction

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 Figure 12. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn be!

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