Advanced Driving; Attaching A Trailer; Cutting Height Adjustment; To Adjust Cutting Height - Briggs & Stratton 2691351-00 Operator's Manual

Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty
of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people
and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-
engine speed during this practice session (ALWAYS oper-
ate at full engine speed when mowing), and turn slowly to
prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel proce-
dure to the right, and then advance through the forward,
reverse, and turning maneuvers.
Smooth Travel
The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are
responsive.
The BEST method of handling the ground speed levers is
in three steps — as shown in Figure 6.
1. Place your hands onto the levers as shown (A, Figure
6).
2. To go forward, gradually push the levers forward with
your palms (B, Figure 6).
3. To speed up, move the levers farther forward. To slow
down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral
(C, Figure 6).
Basic Driving
Forward Travel Practice
Gradually move both ground speed levers — evenly
FORWARD from neutral. See Figure 7. Slow down and
repeat.
Straight forward travel take practice. If necessary, top
speed can be balance-adjusted — see Speed Balancing
Adjustment section.
Reverse Travel Practice
LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both
ground speed levers evenly BACK from neutral. See
Figure 8. Slow down and repeat.
Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting
to do so near objects. The rider turns as sharply in reverse
as when going forward, and backing up straight takes prac-
tice.
Practice Turning Around a Corner
While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return
back toward neutral. See Figure 9. Repeat several times.
To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to
keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Practice Turning In Place
To turn in place ('zero turn'), gradually move one ground
speed lever forward from neutral and one lever back from
neutral simultaneously. See Figure 10. Repeat several
times.
Changing the amount each lever is pulled — forward or
back, changes the 'pivot point' you turn on.

Advanced Driving

Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn
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. See
Figure 11.
For example, to execute a right end-of row zero turn:
1. Slow down at the end of the row.
2. Move the LEFT ground speed lever forward slightly
while moving the RIGHT ground speed lever back to
center and then slightly back from center.
3. Begin mowing forward again.
This technique turns the rider RIGHT and slightly overlaps
the row just cut — eliminating the need to back up and re-
cut missed grass.
As you become more familiar and experienced with operat-
ing the zero turn rider, you will learn more maneuvers that
will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable.
Remember, the more you practice, the better your control
of the rider will be!

Attaching a Trailer

Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A,
Figure 12) and clip (B).
WARNING
Towed loads can be hazardous and cause loss of con-
trol on slopes.
• The max gross (trailer & load) weight of trailer is 200
lbs (91 kg).
• Do not operate on slope exceeding 5 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjust pedal adjusts the mower cutting
height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1.5" (3,8
cm) and 4.5" (11,4 cm).

To adjust cutting height:

1. Fully depress the cutting height adjust pedal (A, Figure
13) until the transport release rod (B) locks the deck
into the highest position (transport position).
2. Remove the pin (C, Figure 13) from the adjustment
bracket, and insert it in the desired hole.
NOTE: Make sure the pin is inserted into the holes in
both upper and lower plates of the adjustment bracket.
3. Depress the cutting height adjust pedal, move the
transport release rod outward, and slowly release the
pedal until it rests against the pin.
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