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FIRST,place your hands onto the levers as shown.
SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward
with your palms.
THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow
down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.
Basic Driving
Forward Travel Practice
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Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly
FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
Note:Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top
speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing
Adjustment in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES section of
this manual.
Reverse Travel Practice
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LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND, then gradually move both
ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow
down and repeat.
Note:Practice backing up for several minutes before
attempting to do so near objects. The zero-turn riding mower
turns sharply in reverse as well as forward, and backing up
straight takes practice.
Practice Turning Around A Corner
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While traveling forward allow one ground speed control lever
to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times.
Note:To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to
keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Practice Turning in Place