Scag Power Equipment Liberty Z SZL36-18FR Operator's Manual page 19

Section 4
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAVEL
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Figure 4-3. Travel Controls
1. Release parking brake.
2. Move control handles out of neutral.
3. Forward travel.
4. Reverse travel.
To travel forward with the mower, slowly push the steering
control levers forward an equal distance. The further the
steering control levers are pushed forward the greater the
forward speed will be. To increase the speed, push the
steering control levers further forward and to decrease the
speed, pull the steering control levers back.
To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control levers
back to the neutral position.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the left
steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled back, the
quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull the
right steering control lever back. The further the lever is
pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.
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Smooth operation of the steering levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
- IMPORTANT -
Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will
hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel
backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle.
(See Figure 4-1 and Section 4-1 item 11 for cutter
deck raising description.)
REVERSE TRAVEL
CAUTION
Disengage power to the mower before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
CAUTION
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
To travel in reverse, pull levers inward out of the neutral
lock position and pull both handles back. Keep the travel
speed low while traveling in reverse.
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments may need to be made using
the steering controls.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left steering
control lever to move forward. The further the control is
allowed to move forward, the quicker the mower will turn
left.
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