Craftsman 247204280 zero-turn tractor

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16
OPERATION
Turning the Riding mower 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 riding mower. ALWAYS slow
the riding mower before making sharp turns.
To turn the riding mower while driving forward, move the control levers as
necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other. The riding mower 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 “Figure 11”.
Forward Left Turn
Figure 11
2. To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left
lever. See “Figure 12”.
Forward Right Turn
Figure 12
3. The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the
riding mower will turn.
4. To execute a zero turn move the turn side drive control lever to the inward
neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward.
NOTE: Making a zero turn while the vehicle is moving will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf. For turf protection and to avoid
personal injury, always stop the vehicle before executing a zero turn.
Driving the Riding mower In Reverse
WARNING
Always look behind and down on both sides of the riding mower before
backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The riding
mower will start to move in the reverse direction. See “Figure 13.
Neutral
Position
Slower
Faster
Figure 13
2. As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the riding
mower will increase.
3. To slow the riding mower move the controls lever forward to attain the desired
speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the riding mower.
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