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• Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward
in the neutral position. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral
position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so
that they are even.
• Move the throttle control lever forward to the full
throttle position (3500-3600 RPM).
NOTE: The tractor and engine are designed to run at
full throttle. If performing a practice session, it is
preferable that the tractor is operated at less than full
throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM), but this only
applies to practice operation.
NOTE: For Model ZT42, make certain the throttle
control has not been moved too far forward into the
"Choke" position.
• To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective
drive control levers with your right and left hands
and proceed as follows :
WARNING: Always maintain a firm grip
on the control levers. DO NOT release the
control levers to slow or stop the tractor;
move the levers to the neutral position
using your hands.
Driving the Tractor Forward
WARNING: Keep all movement of the
drive control levers slow and smooth.
Abrubt movement of the control levers
can affect the stability of the tractor and
could cause the tractor to flip over,
which may result in serious injury or
death to the operator.
• Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers
forward. The tractor will start to move forward.
See Figure 11.
• As the control levers are pushed farther forward
the speed of the tractor will increase.
Figure 11
• To slow the tractor move the controls lever
rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the
levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the
drive control levers. Do not release the levers to
slow the tractor or to return to neutral.
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING: When reversing the direction
of travel, we recommend performing
gradual ‘U’ turns where possible.
Sharper turns increase the possibility of
turf defacement, and could affect control
of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor
before making sharp turns.
• To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the
control levers as necessary so that one lever is
rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the
direction of the rearward control lever.
- To turn to the left, move the left drive control
lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
Control Lever Moved
Inward and in Neutral
Neutral
Position
DRIVING FORWARD
Slower
Faster
FORWARD LEFT TURN