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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 lever forward
slightly while moving the RIGHT ground speed
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 experienced 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 rider will be!
Practice Turning Around a Corner
While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return back
toward neutral. Repeat several times.
To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep
both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Executing
Turns
Figure 6. Turning Around a Corner
Figure 7. Turning in Place
Turning
In-Place
Figure 8. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn
Practice Turning In Place
To turn in place, “zero turn,” gradually move one ground speed
lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral
simultaneously. Repeat several times.
Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward or back,
changes the “pivot point” you turn on.
Operation
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for
Reproduction
