Craftsman ZTL7000 Operator's Manual page 20

Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING
When executing a zero turn, the riding mower MUST BE STOPPED.
Executing a zero turn while the riding mower is moving can signifi-
cantly 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 simulta-
neously moving the right control lever rearward. See Figure 20.
Clockwise Zero Turn
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 21.
OPERATION
Figure 20
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 21
STOPPING THE RIDING MOWER
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position 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 riding mower, move the drive control levers fully
outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake
the throttle/choke control lever to the FAST
ignition switch to STOP
Do not leave the seat of the riding mower without disengaging the
PTO, moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position,
and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the riding mower unat-
tended, 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
throttle).
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 riding mower is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO will disengage when
both drive control levers are moved to the reverse position, and
will re-engage when one (or both) control lever(s) is moved to the
neutral or forward position.
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and remove the key from the switch.
WARNING
WARNING
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