Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner | Practice Turning In Place |
While traveling forward allow one lever 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 motion control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times.
NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is
Executing |
Turns |
Figure 6. Turning Around a Corner
Turning |
Figure 7. Turning in Place
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 right
1. Slow down at the end of the row.
2.Move the LEFT motion control lever for- ward slightly while moving the RIGHT motion control lever back to center and
then slightly back from center.
3. Begin mowing forward again.
This technique turns the rider RIGHT and slightly overlaps the row just cut
As you become more familiar and experi- enced 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 bet- ter your control of the rider will be!
Figure 8. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn
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