Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual page 19

2. To drive in REVERSE: LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND,
then gradually move both ground speed control levers
evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
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Note: Practice backing up for several minutes before
attempting to do so near objects. This unit turns sharply in
reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes
practice.
3. To turn LEFT: While traveling forward allow the left hand
ground speed control lever to gradually return BACK
towards neutral. Repeat several times.
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Note: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to
keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
4. To turn RIGHT: While traveling forward allow the right
hand ground speed control lever to gradually return
BACK towards neutral. Repeat several times.
5. To ZERO-TURN: gradually move one ground speed
control lever FORWARD from neutral while moving the
other ground speed control lever BACK from neutral
simultaneously. Repeat several times.
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Note: Changing the amount each ground speed control lever
is pulled, forward or back, changes the "pivot point" you turn
on.
Advanced Driving
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Your unit's unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn
around at the end of a row rather than having to stop and Y-
turn before starting a new row.
For example, to execute a LEFT END-OF-ROW ZERO-
TURN:
1. Slow down at the end of the row.
2. Move the RIGHT steering control lever forward slightly
while moving the LEFT steering control lever back to
center and then slightly back from center.
3. Begin driving forward again.
As you become more familiar and experienced with operating
the unit, you will learn more maneuvers that will make your
operating time easier and more enjoyable.
Remember, the more you practice, the better your control
of the unit will be!
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