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15
OPERATION
Practice Operation (Initial Use)
Operating a zero-turn riding mower is not like operating a conventional type riding
mower. Because a zero turn riding mower is more maneuverable, getting used to
operating the control levers takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably large, level and open “practice
area” where there are no obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You should practice
operating the riding mower for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move — or have an experienced user move — the riding mower to
the practice area. When performing the practice session, the PTO should not be
engaged. While practicing, operate the riding mower at approximately ⁄-⁄
throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and reverse.
Carefully practice maneuvering the riding mower and proceed to drive as described
in the following Driving the Riding mower Forward section.
Driving the Riding mower
WARNING
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
1. Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable position that allows you
to operate the controls. See “Adjusting the Seat” the Assembly section.
2. Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. Refer
to “Figure 9”.
Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral
Figure 9
NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Service
and Maintenance for instructions to adjust the levers so that they are even.
3. Move the throttle/choke control lever forward to the FAST
(full throttle)
position.
NOTE: Although the riding mower’s engine is designed to run at full throttle,
when performing a practice session the riding mower must be operated at
less than full throttle. This only applies to practice.
WARNING
Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers. DO NOT release the
control levers to slow or stop the riding mower; move levers to neutral
position using your hands.
4. To drive the riding mower, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers
with your right and left hands and continue with Driving the Riding mower
Forward.
Driving the Riding mower Forward
WARNING
Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt
movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the riding mower
and could cause the riding mower to flip over, which may result in serious
injury or death to the operator.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward. The riding mower
will start to move forward. See “Figure 10”.
Faster
Slower
Driving Forward
Neutral
Position
Figure 10
2. As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the riding
mower will increase.
3. To slow the riding mower move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired
speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the riding mower.
WARNING
Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers. Do not release the
levers to slow the riding mower or to return to neutral.
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