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OPERATING YOUR ZERO TURN MOWER
For an emergency stop, there are two methods that can be used:
• When traveling forward or in reverse, place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately. When moving in the rearward direction, push forward gently on steering control levers and
avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the mower to come off of the
ground, resulting in possible loss of control, thereby causing serious injury or death.
• Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. This will shut down the traction drive system and the deck
drive system.
To make a three-point turn to the right,
move the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right steering control lever and start the turn. Next, pull back on the steering control levers until
they are past neutral and the machine starts to go rearward. Pull the right steering control lever farther
rearward from neutral than the left steering control lever until the rear of the machine has pivoted around.
Then, push the steering control levers forward until they are both past neutral and the machine starts to go
forward. Push the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering control lever
and finish the turn.
W A R N I N G
Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing up.
I M P O R T A N T
Rapid movement of steering control levers is not recommended as damage to the electrical system
components may occur.
To increase speed, increase steering control lever’s distance from neutral. The farther forward steering
control levers are from neutral, the faster the machine will travel forward. The farther back steering control
levers are from neutral, the faster the machine will go in reverse.
STEERING CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 9.)
The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches
the upper control lever to the lower lever, the upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s
personal preference. The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when
in the neutral position.
Fig.11
Cap screw
Upper control
handle
lower control
handle
Fig.9