Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 User Manual page 19

Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING!
When executing a zero turn, the tractor
MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the
tractor is moving can significantly reduce your
control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor 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 Fig. 5-8.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-8
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Fig. 5-9.
Figure 5-9
Executing a "Y" manuever
For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero
turns (the "Y-manuever"):
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when
traveling FORWARD:
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2.
3.
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5.
Stopping the Tractor
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4.
Driving On Slopes
Counterclockwise
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
Zero Turn
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
1.
2.
3.
Come to a stop,
Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½
maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,
Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while
maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel
position.
To stop the turn and reinitiate FORWARD travel, slowly
move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position
to a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap
bar.
For counter-clockwise turns, reverse the above procedure.
Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged
position.
Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest
position.
If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking
brake, move the throttle control lever to the fast position,
turn the ignition switch to "OFF'" and remove the key from
the switch.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, and
engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove
key.
WARNING!
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 tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
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