2.
To turn to the right while traveling
in reverse, move the right
d rive control
lever forward
of the left lever. See Fig. 5-8.
Rearward Right Turn
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Figure 5-8
3.
The greater the fore-to-aft
distance
between
the two
levers, the sharper the tractor
will turn.
4.
To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control
lever to the neutral
position,
while moving
the other
control
lever rearward.
NOTE: Making
a "pivot turn"
on grass will greatly increase
the potential
for defacement
of the turf.
Executinga Zer0Turn
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ARNING!
When executing a zero turn, the tractor
MUST BESTOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the
tractor is moving can significantly
reduce your control of
the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement.
1.
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
Fig. 5-9.
Clockwise
Zero Turn
3.
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To turn counterclockwise,
move the right control
lever
forward
while simultaneously
moving
the left control
lever
rearward.
See Fig. 5-10.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5=10
Stopping the Tractor
1.
Move both drive control
levers to the neutral
position
to
stop the motion
of the tractor.
2.
Push the PTO switch downward
to the disengaged
position.
3.
Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
4.
If dismounting
the tractor,
move the drive control
handles
fully outward
in the neutral
position,
engage the parking
brake, move the throttle
control
lever to the fast position,
turn the ignition
switch to "OFF'" and remove
the key from
the switch.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without
disengaging
the PTO, moving
drive control
levers fully outward
in the neutral
position, and
engaging
the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended,
turn the ignition
key offand
remove key.
DrivingOnSlopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation
Section to help
determine
slopes where you may not operate
safely.
WARNING!
Do not operate
on inclines
with a slope
in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
2-_/2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn
and
cause serious injury.
1.
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.
Avoid turning
downhill
if possible.
Start at the bottom
of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill.
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Figure 5-9