Zero Turn Driving Practice - Ferris IS2000Z Diesel Operator's Manual

Operation
ZERO TURN
DRIVING PRACTICE
The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are
responsive. Learning how to gain smooth, efficient
control of the rider's forward, reverse, and turning
movements will take some practice.
Spending some time practicing 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 rider.
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 to the right, and then advance through the
forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers.
You must release the parking brake prior to moving
the control levers inward.
BASIC DRIVING
Forward Travel Practice
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 Adjustment in the
Adjustments section near the back of this manual.
Forward
Travel
Figure 6. Forward Travel
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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 5.
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.
Figure 5. Move Control
Reverse Travel Practice
LOOK DOWN and 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.
Reverse
Travel
Figure 7. Reverse Travel
Levers Gradually
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