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OPERATION

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Read “Safety Instructions” section and following 

pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine.

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.

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 “Moving by 

Hand” 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 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.