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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.
Practice Turning Around A Corner
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While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back
toward neutral. Repeat several times.
NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to
keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Practice Turning in Place
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To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground speed
control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral
simultaneously. Repeat several times.
NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward or
back, changes the “pivot point” you turn on.
Advanced Driving
Execuring an End-Of-Row Zero Turn
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Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you
to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to
stop and Y-turn before starting a new row.
For example, to execute a left end-of row zero turn:
1. Slow down at the end of the row.
2. Move the RIGHT ground speed control lever forward slightly
while moving the LEFT ground speed control lever back to
center and then slightly back from center.
3. Begin mowing forward again.
This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps the row
just cut —eliminating the need to back up and re-cut missed
grass.
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