
19se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the tractor
tractor is moving can significantly reduce your
control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
moving the two drive control levers to neutral.
To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while 2.
simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward.
To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
Executing a “Y” manuever
For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero
Come to a stop,
Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½ 2.
Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while
position.
4.
bar.
For counter-clockwise turns, reverse the above procedure.5.
Stopping the Tractor
Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2.
position.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest
position.
If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles 4.
fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking
brake, move the throttle control lever to the fast position,
the switch.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
levers fully outward in the neutral position, and
engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove
key.
Driving On Slopes
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING! Do not operate on inclines with a slope
⁄
cause serious injury.
Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2.
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
FT
BRAKE
OFF
CHOKE ON
START
NEUTRAL
W A R N I N G
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ON
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Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-8
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
FT
BRAKE
OFF
CHOKE ON
START
NEUTRAL
W A R N I N G
G
ON
RU
N
ART
Figure 5-9