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Advanced Driving
Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn
Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn in
place allows you to turn around at the end of a
cutting row rather than having to stop and make
a Y-turn before starting a new row.
For example, to execute a right end-of row zero
turn:
1. Slow down at the end of the row.
2. Move the LEFT ground speed control
lever forward slightly while moving the
RIGHT ground speed control lever back to
center and then slightly back from center.
Be sure to keep both wheels moving to
avoid turf damage.
3. Begin mowing forward again.
This technique turns the rider RIGHT and
slightly overlaps the row just cut —eliminating
the need to back up and re-cut missed grass.
As you become more familiar and experienced
with operating the zero turn rider, you will learn
more maneuvers that will make your mowing
time easier and more enjoyable.
Remember, the more you practice, the
better your control of the rider will be!
Practice Turning Around a Corner
While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually
return back toward neutral. Practice several times before
mowing.
NOTE: To prevent damaging your lawn by pivoting
directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels
going at least slightly forward.
Executing Turns
Figure 7. Right Turn
Figure 8. Turning in Place
Turning In Place
Figure 9. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn
Practice Turning In Place
To “zero turn” means to turn in place. To turn in
place, gradually move one ground speed control lever
forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral
simultaneously. Repeat several times.
Operation
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