Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 - Executing a Zero Turn; Driving On Slopes

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
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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.
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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.
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FT
BRAKE
OFF
CHOKE ON
START
NEUTRAL
W A R N I N G
G
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Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-8
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
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FT
BRAKE
OFF
CHOKE ON
START
NEUTRAL
W A R N I N G
G
ON

RU
N
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Figure 5-9