21Section 5 — operation
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the
while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce
your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
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 Figure 5-8.
Figure 5-8
To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Figure 5-9.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5-9
Executing a “Y” Manuever
For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when
Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½
maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,
Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while
maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel
position.
4.
move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position
bar.
5. For counterclockwise turns, reverse the above procedure.
Stopping the Tractor
Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2.
Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest
position by depressing the button at the end of the handle
and pulling upwards. Make sure the latch engages on the pin.
Figure 5-10
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position engaging the parking
brake, move the throttle control lever to the mid-throttle
and remove the key from the switch.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
levers fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,
turn the ignition key off and remove key.
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