Driving; Zero Turn Driving Practice; Basic Driving; Forward Travel Practice - Snapper 360Z Zero Turn Rider Operator's Manual

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Driving

Zero Turn Driving Practice

Before attempting to drive the zero-turn riding mower make sure
you have read the Features and Controls section and
understand the location and function of all of the unit's controls.
The ground speed control levers of this zero-turn riding mower
are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient
control of the unit's forward, reverse, and turning movements
will take some practice.
Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and
becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and
steers, before you begin mowing, is absolutely essential to
getting the most out of the zero-turn riding mower.
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-throttle during this
practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing),
and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your
lawn.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure, and
then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning
maneuvers.
Smooth Travel
The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive.
The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers
is in three steps — as shown in Figure 6.
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FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown.
SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with
your palms.
THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow
down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Basic Driving

Forward Travel Practice

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Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly
FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
NOTE: Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top
speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing
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