Snapper 500Z Operater's Manual - Page 19
Zero Turn Driving Practice
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Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider's forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers - before you begin mowing -is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider. The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive. The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps - as shown in Figure 9. Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn - one with FIRST place your hands plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, onto the levers as shown. people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn. SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms. We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right, and then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers. THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move You must release the parking brake prior to moving the for tion ground speed control levers inward. the levers toward neutral. Figure 9. Move Control Levers Gradually t c Forward Travel Practice o u Gradually move both ground speed control levers - evenly FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat. N d NOTE: Straight forward travel takes practice. If o necessary, top speed can be balance-adjusted - see r the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments Rep section near the back of this manual. Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat. NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes practice. Forward Travel Reverse Travel Figure 10. Forward Travel Figure 11. Reverse Travel 17