16 Section 3 — controlS & operation
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING
When reversing the direction of travel, performing gradual
“U” turns where possible is recommended. 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.
1. To turn to the left, move the left drive
control lever rearward of the right lever. See
Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
2. To turn to the right, move the right drive
control lever rearward of the left lever. See
Figure 3 -7.
Figure 3-7
3. The greater the fore-to-aft distance
between the two levers, the sharper the
tractor will turn.
4. To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn
side drive control lever to the neutral
position, while moving the other control
lever forward.
Note: Making a “pivot turn” on grass
will greatly increase the potential for
defacement of the turf.
Driving the Tractor In Reverse
WARNING
Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor
before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in
the reverse direction.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive
control levers rearward. The tractor will
start to move in the reverse direction. See
Figure 3-8.
Neutral
Position
Slower
Faster
Figure 3-8
2. As the control levers are pushed farther
rearward the speed of the tractor
will increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the control levers
forward to attain the desired speed, or
move the levers to the neutral position to
stop the tractor.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move
the control levers as necessary so that one lever
is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the
direction of the forward control lever.
1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse,
move the left drive control lever forward of
the right lever. See Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9
2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse,
move the right drive control lever forward of
the left lever. See Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10
3. The greater the fore-to-aft distance
between the two levers, the sharper the
tractor will turn.
4. To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side
drive control lever to the neutral position,
while moving the other control lever
rearward.
Note: Making a “pivot turn” on grass
will greatly increase the potential for
defacement of the turf.
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING
When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.
Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can
significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will
cause severe turf defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the
tractor by moving the two drive control
levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control
lever forward while simultaneously moving
the right control lever rearward. See
Fi gure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
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