Stopping The Riding Mower; Driving On Slopes; Operating The Pto; Executing A Zero Turn - Craftsman Z6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

Executing a Zero Turn

When executing a zero turn, the riding mower MUST BE STOPPED.
Executing a zero turn while the riding mower is moving can significantly
reduce your control of the riding mower and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the riding mower by moving the two
drive control levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while simultaneously
moving the right control lever rearward. See "Figure 17".
Clockwise Zero Turn
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See "Figure 18".
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Figure 17
Counterclockwise Zero Turn
Figure 18

Stopping the Riding mower

1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position (parking brake on) to
stop the motion of the riding mower.
2. Push the PTO switch downward to the DISENGAGED position.
3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward
in the neutral position which also engages the parking brake, move the
throttle/choke control lever to the FAST
switch to STOP and remove the key from the switch.
Do not leave the seat of the riding mower without disengaging the PTO,
moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position (parking
brake on). If leaving the riding mower unattended, turn the ignition key
off and remove key.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help determine slopes
where you may not operate safely.
Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The riding mower could overturn
and cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control the speed and
direction of the riding mower using primarily the control lever on the
downhill side of the riding mower, with the uphill control lever remaining
essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a slope and work
upward. Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.

Operating The PTO

Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
1. Move the throttle/choke control lever to approximately the mid throttle
position.
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED position.
3. Advance the throttle/choke lever to the FAST
4. The operator must remain in the riding mower seat at all times. If the
operator should leave the seat without turning off the power take-off
switch, the riding mower's engine will shut off.
5. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is driving in the reverse
direction, unless the REVERSE CAUTION MODE has been activated. Unless
activated, the PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are moved
to the reverse position. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be in the
neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be placed in the
OFF (disengaged) position and then returned to the ON (engaged) position.
To mow in reverse, see the instructions for REVERSE CAUTION MODE earlier in
this section.
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position (full throttle).