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OPERATION
OPERA
TION
HDZ-3 ZT 05/19
Operation Section 4-2
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
Steering
Direction of travel and speed are controlled by the Steer-
ing Control Levers. The right hand lever controls the right
wheel and the left hand lever controls the left wheel.
All procedures listed below should be
performed slowly and with caution
until the operator is confident in their ability to operate
this Zero Turn Mower SAFELY.
Begin with the operator sitting in the seat and adjust the
seat so the operator feels comfortable with the steering
controls and can easily raise and lower the deck with the
Foot Control Pedal.
Begin by bringing the engine to idle speed. Release the
Parking Brake. Move the Steering Levers inward from
the Neutral Lock position to the Neutral position.
To Move Forward or Backwards
Pushing the Steering Lever forward equally causes the
Zero Turn Mower to travel forward in a straight line. The
further forward the Levers are pushed the travel speed
will increase.
Pulling the levers backward equally causes the Zero
Turn Mower to travel in reverse and speed increases the
further back they are pulled.
To Turn Left
To negotiate a left hand turn while moving forward pull
the left hand lever backward toward the neutral position
slowing the left wheel causing the Zero Turn Mower to
turn left.
To Turn Right
To negotiate a right hand turn while moving forward pull
the right hand lever backward toward the neutral position
slowing the right wheel causing the Zero Turn Mower to
turn right.
To Perform a Zero Turn
Bring both Steering Levers to the neutral position until
the Zero Turn Mower slows or stops.
Pushing the Left Lever slightly forward and pulling the
Right Lever slightly backward negotiates a Right Hand
Zero Turn.
Pushing the Right Lever slightly forward and pulling the
Left Lever slightly backward negotiates a Left Hand Zero
Turn.
Operating the Mower
The Mowing Height is controlled by the Foot Control
Pedal and a Height Adjusting Knob.
Mowing Height is adjustable from 1-1/2” to 5-1/2” in 1/4”
increments.
NOTE:
Mowing Height Adjustment should only be made
with the Zero Turn Mower deck blades disengaged.
To adjust the Mowing Height, place the right foot against
the knurled shaft on the Foot Control Pedal and push for-
ward while pulling the Transport Locking Lever to the rear
to release the deck. Turn the Knob to the desired cutting
height to align with the indicator on the panel. Push the
Foot Control Pedal all the way forward while pulling the
Transport Locking Lever toward you. Slowly let pressure
off the pedal allowing the mower deck to lower to the cut-
ting height setting.
When the mowing height has been established, start the
Zero Turn Mower, pull the PTO Switch up to engage the
blades.
Engine should be at full throttle when engaging
the blades.
When engaging the blades make sure
no one is near to the Zero Turn
Mower.
Be sure the area to be mowed has been cleared of all
debris that could be thrown by the rotating blades caus-
ing injury to bystanders and damage to the Zero Turn
Mower.
Best mowing results are achieved when the engine
is at full throttle and ground speed is controlled by
the Steering Levers.
When mowing is completed, disengage the Zero Turn
Mower deck blades by pushing the PTO Switch down.
Raise the Zero Turn Mower by pushing the Foot Control
Pedal and place the Height Adjusting Pin in the 5” hole
for transporting to the next location.
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
Height
Control Knob
Transport
Locking
Level
Foot Control Pedal
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