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Read the Safety section and following pages, if you 
are unfamiliar with the machine.
Training
Zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than 
typical riding mowers due to their unique steering 
capabilities.
We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entirety 
prior to attempting to move the mower under its own 
power. Additionally, we suggest when first operating 
the mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reduced 
ground speed by NOT moving control levers to the 
furthest forward or reverse positions during initial 
operation, or until operator becomes comfortable 
with controls. We also suggest first time users, or new 
users to Zero Turn mowers to become familiar with 
the mower’s movement on a hard surface, such as 
concrete or blacktop PRIOR to attempting to operate 
on turf. Until operator becomes comfortable with 
mower controls and zero turning capability, they may 
damage turf due to overly aggressive maneuvers.
Steering
To move forward and backward
The direction and speed of the mower’s movements 
is effected by the movement of the control lever(s) 
on each side of mower. The left control lever controls 
the left wheel. The right control lever controls the right 
wheel.
First time users should push mower (see Manual 
Transport
 in the 
Operation section) to an open, flat 
area, without other people or vehicles/obstacles 
nearby. In order to move unit under its own power, 
the operator must be in the seat, start engine (see 
Before Starting in 
Operation section), adjust engine 
speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do not 
engage blades at this time, rotate control levers 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When control levers are in the reverse position 
they return to neutral when released. This may 
cause the mower to suddenly stop.
inward. As long as the control levers have not been 
moved forward or backwards, mower will not move. 
Slowly move both control levers forward slightly. This 
will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight 
line. Pull back on control levers to the neutral position 
and mower should stop moving. Pull back slightly on 
control levers, this will allow mower to start moving 
backwards. Push forward on control levers to the 
neutral position and mower should stop moving.
To turn to the right
While moving in a forward direction, pull the right lever 
back towards the neutral position while maintaining 
the position of the left lever, this will slow the rotation 
of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in 
that direction.
To turn to the left
While moving in a forward direction pull the left lever 
back towards the neutral position while maintaining 
the position of the right lever, this will slow the rotation 
of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in that 
direction.
To zero turn
While moving in a forward direction, first pull both 
control levers back until the mower stops or slows 
dramatically. Then by alternating one lever slightly 
to the forward position and the other in the reverse 
position.