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7.
To drive the mower, firmly grasp
the steering wheel with your right
and left hands and continue with
Driving the Mower Forward.
Driving the Mower Forward
WARNING
Keep all movement of the drive pedals slow and
smooth. Abrupt movement of the pedals can affect
the stability of the mower and could cause the
mower to flip over, which may result in serious
injury or death to the operator.
1.
Slowly push the forward drive pedal
forward. The mower will start to
move forward. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
2.
As the forward drive pedal is
pushed farther forward the speed
of the mower will increase.
3.
To slow the mower, slowly release
the forward drive pedal to attain
the desired speed, or allow to pedal
to return to the neutral position to
stop the mower.
Turning the Mower While Driving Forward
WARNING
When reversing the direction of travel, performing
gradual "U" turns where possible is recommended.
Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf
defacement, and could affect control of the
mower. ALWAYS slow the mower before making
sharp turns.
To turn the mower while driving forward,
use the steering wheel to turn in the
direction you wish to travel.
1.
To turn to the left, turn the steering
wheel counter-clockwise (to the
operator's left).
2.
To turn to the right, turn the
steering wheel clockwise (to the
operator's right).
3.
The greater the distance the
steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the mower will turn.
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4.
To execute a "pivot turn," move the
steering wheel so that the inside
wheel is angled at approximately
88° 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 Mower in Reverse
Always look behind and down on both sides of the
mower before backing up. Always look behind
while traveling in the reverse direction.
1.
Slowly push the reverse drive pedal
forward. The mower will start to
move in the reverse direction. See
Figure 3-5.
2.
As the reverse drive pedal is pushed
farther forward the speed of the
mower will increase.
3.
To slow the mower release the
reverse drive pedal to attain the
desired speed, or allow the pedal
to return to the neutral position to
stop the mower.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the mower while driving
rearward, use the steering wheel to turn
in the direction you wish to travel.
1.
To turn to the left while traveling
in reverse, turn the steering wheel
clockwise (to the operator's right).
2.
To turn to the right while traveling
in reverse, turn the steering
wheel counter-clockwise (to the
operator's left).
3.
The greater the distance the
steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the mower will turn.
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Figure 3-5
4.
To execute a "pivot turn," move the
steering wheel so that the inside
wheel is angled at approximately
88° 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
1.
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.
2.
To turn clockwise when going
forward, turn the steering wheel
clockwise and depress the
forward drive pedal. Release the
pedal and the machine should
stop turning. If the reverse drive
pedal is depressed, the turn will
be counter-clockwise.
3.
To turn counter-clockwise when
going forward turn the steering
wheel counter-clockwise and
depress the forward drive pedal.
Release the pedal and the machine
should stop turning. If the reverse
drive pedal is depressed, the turn
will be clockwise.
Stopping the Mower
1.
Allow the forward and reverse
drive pedals to return to the neutral
position to stop the motion of
the mower.
2.
Push the PTO knob downward to
the disengaged position.
3.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the
deck to its highest position.
4.
If dismounting the machine, allow
the drive pedals to return to the
neutral position, engage the
parking brake, turn the ignition
switch to OFF and remove the key
from the switch.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat of the mower without
disengaging the PTO, moving drive pedals to the
neutral position engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the mower unattended, turn the ignition
key OFF and remove.
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