Cub Cadet RZT L 54-KH RZT L 54 KH Operator's Manual - Page 18

Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual 'U' turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns. To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward control lever. 1. To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Fig. 5-4. Forward Left Turn 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf. Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Fig. 5-6. Neutral Position Slower Faster Figure 5-4 2. To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left lever. See Fig. 5-5. Forward Right Turn Figure 5-6 2. As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the tractor will increase. 3. To slow the tractor move the controls lever forward to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor. Figure 5-5 3. The greater the distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. 18 Section 5- Operation