Driving The Tractor In Reverse; Turning The Tractor While Driving Forward - Troy-Bilt Mustang Series RZT Operator's Manual

Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward

WARNING!
When reversing the direction of travel,
we recommend performing gradual 'U' turns where
possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf
defacement, and could affect control of the tractor.
ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the control
levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other. The
tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward control lever.
1. To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever
rearward of the right lever. See Figure 5-4.
Forward Left Turn
Figure 5-4
2. To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever
rearward of the left lever. See Figure 5-5.
Forward Right Turn
Figure 5-5
3. The greater the distance between the two levers, the
sharper the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control
lever to the neutral position, while moving the other
control lever forward.
NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf.

Driving the Tractor In Reverse

WARNING!
Always look behind and down on both
sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look
behind while traveling in the reverse direction.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The
tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 5-6.
Neutral
Position
Figure 5-6
2. As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed
of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the controls lever forward to
attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the neutral
position to stop the tractor.
Slower
Faster
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