Troy-Bilt RZT MUSTANG ZT50 - Manual (Page 19)

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To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right 2.
drive control lever forward of the left lever. See Fig. 5-8.
The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two 3.
levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.
To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control
4.
lever to the neutral position, while moving the other
control lever rearward.
NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf.
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.
Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by 1.
moving the two drive control levers to neutral.
To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while
2.
simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward.
See Fig. 5-9.
To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever 3.
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Fig. 5-10.
Stopping the Tractor
Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to 1.
stop the motion of the tractor.
Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.
2.
Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. 3.
If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully 4.
outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake,
move the throttle/choke control lever to the fast position, turn
the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove 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.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
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 1.
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
2.
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
3.
Rearward Right Turn
Figure 5-8
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 5-9
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5-10