20 se c t i O n  5— Op e r a t i O n
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel 
to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 
To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the 
To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the 2. 
steering wheel counter-clockwise.
The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the 
sharper the tractor will turn.
To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that 4. 
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and 
the turn side tire will not rotate. 
NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase 
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential 
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
Executing a Zero Turn
A zero turn maneuver can be executed while the machine 
is moving in the Forward or, Reverse directions, if the 
steering wheel is turned completely in the one direction.
To turn clockwise when going forward, turn the steering 2. 
wheel clockwise and depress the forward speed control 
pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop 
turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be 
counter-clockwise.
To turn counter-clockwise when going forward turn the 
steering wheel counter-clockwise and depress the forward 
speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine 
should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the 
turn will be clockwise.
Stopping the Tractor
Allow both speed control pedals to return the neutral 
position to stop the motion of the tractor.
2. 
position.
Use the power implement lift to raise the deck to its 
highest position.
If dismounting the tractor, allow the speed control pedals 4. 
to return to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, 
move the throttle control lever to the fast position, turn 
switch. 
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor 
control pedals to the neutral position, and engaging 
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, 
turn the ignition key off and remove key. 
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, 
turf defacement, and could affect control of the 
sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel 
to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 
To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counter-
To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to 2. 
The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the 
sharper the tractor will turn.
To execute a “pivot turn,” move the steering wheel so that 4. 
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and 
the turn side tire will not rotate.
NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase 
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential 
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
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.
5-2. 
As the reverse speed control pedal is pushed farther 2. 
forward the speed of the tractor will increase.
To slow the tractor release the reverse speed control pedal 
to attain the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to 
the neutral position to stop the tractor.
Reverse Speed
Control Pedal
Figure 5-2