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SECTION 2: IMPORTANT NOTE TO FIRST-TIME OPERATORS
The ZTT lawn tractor has a number of unique features. For example, there is a single pair of Control Handles which
replace the steering wheel, forward/reverse shift lever, speed control and brake pedal typically found on
conventional lawn tractors. Because of the ZTT’s unique controls, all first-time operators should thoroughly
familiarize themselves with the function of all controls before beginning to mow. Refer to Figure 3 on page 10 of this
manual for the location of all of the tractor’s controls.
The following is required for all first -time operators.
1.
Read entirely through this Operator’s Manual. Pay
particular attention to:
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES,
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE,
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR and
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR.
2.
Before operating the unit the first time, push (do not
drive) it out into a flat open area well away from any
bystanders and obstacles such as buildings,
vehicles, trees, etc. For detailed instructions on
doing so, refer to page 17 under the heading
Moving
the Tractor Manually.
3.
Before starting the engine, adjust the seat to a
comfortable position. With the engine still off,
operate the controls (i.e. Control Handles,
Adjustable Hand Rest, Parking Brake Lever,
Throttle Control Lever, Deck Lift Lever, PTO Knob)
through their full range of operation to get a feel for
how they function.
4.
Once familiar with all the controls, start the tractor’s
engine as follows:
a. Insert the ignition key into the Ignition Switch.
b. Make certain the PTO knob in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
c.
Engage the tractor’s Parking Brake.
d. Squeeze the Bail against the Adjustable
Hand Rest and position it rearward so that it
is in the position closest to the operator.
e. Move the throttle control lever into the FAST
(or CHOKE, if so equipped) position.
Otherwise, pull out the Choke Control Knob,
if so equipped.
f.
Turn the Ignition Key clockwise to start the
engine.
g. Once the engine has warmed up, move
the Throttle Control Lever to a low RPM
(near the Turtle).
The rear tires of the ZTT both propel the lawn tractor as
well as steer it.
The right control handle controls the right rear wheel.
The left control handle controls the left rear wheel.
•
The further forward a control handle is positioned,
the faster the wheel it controls will drive forward.
•
The further rearward a control handle is positioned,
the faster the wheel it controls will drive in reverse.
Moving each control handle in varying positions allows
the operator to maneuver the tractor in nearly any
direction. Refer to the label found on the top of your
tractor’s dash panel (illustrated above) for a quick
reference of basic control handle positions and their
relation to the direction the tractor will travel.
5.
Practice maneuvering the tractor, with the PTO in
the disengaged (OFF) position, around moveable
objects such as pylons or cardboard boxes (NOT
trees) to help get comfortable with the controls.
WARNING:
Always look down and behind
before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
6.
Gradually increase throttle speed and become
completely comfortable with the tractor’s controls
before placing the PTO knob in the engaged (ON)
position and using the tractor to cut grass.
FOR FIRST-TIME
OPERATORS
• START OFF IN A FLAT,
OPEN AREA.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY.
• SET THROTTLE AT A LOW SPEED.
• PRACTICE MANEUVERING
(FORWARD, REVERSE, LEFT,
RIGHT) WITHOUT DECK
ENGAGED.
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PTO
Knob
Bail
Adjustable
Hand Rest
Control
Handles
PULL BACK ON BAIL
TO ADJUST HAND
REST POSITION
FORWARD STRAIGHT
NEUTRAL
REVERSE STRAIGHT
ROTATE LEFT
ROTATE RIGHT