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Operating the Zero Turn Rider
Figure 11. Turning in Place
Figure 10. Turning Around a Corner
Practice Turning Around a Corner
While traveling forward allow one handle 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
To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground
speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever
back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times.
NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward
or back, changes the “pivot point” you turn on.
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 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.
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 experi-
enced 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 Zero Turn will be!
Figure 12. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn
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