S
ection
5— o
peration
22
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING!
When executing a zero turn, the
tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn
while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce
your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
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. 5-8.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-8
3.
To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Fig. 5-9.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5-9
Stopping the Tractor
1.
Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the machine.
2.
Push the PTO down to the disengaged position.
3.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position.
4.
If dismounting the machine, 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 off and remove key.
Driving On Slopes
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-
1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The machine 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.
Operating The PTO
Operate the PTO as follows:
1.
Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid-
throttle position.
2.
Pull the PTO upward to the “ENGAGED” position.
3.
Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full
engine speed).
4.
The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without turning off the
power take-off switch, the tractor’s engine will shut off.
