Yazoo/Kees ZMKW 5222 Operator's Manual

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OPeRaTION24Read the Safety Instructions section and thefollowing pages if you are unfamiliar with the machine.TrainingZero turn mowers are far more maneuverable thantypical riding mowers due to their unique steeringcapabilities.We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entiretyprior to attempting to move the mower under its ownpower. Additionally, we suggest when first operatingthe mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reducedground speed by NoT moving control levers to thefurthest forward or reverse positions during initialoperation, or until operator becomes comfortablewith controls. We also suggest first time users, or newusers to Zero Turn mowers to become familiar withthe mower’s movement on a hard surface, such asconcrete or blacktop PRIoR to attempting to operateon turf. Until operator becomes comfortable withmower controls and zero turning capability, they maydamage turf due to overly aggressive maneuvers.SteeringTo move forward and backwardThe direction and speed of the mower’s movementsis effected by the movement of the control lever(s)on each side of mower. The left control lever controlsthe left wheel. The right control lever controls the rightwheel.First time users should push mower (see ManualTransport in the Operation section) to an open, flatarea, without other people or vehicles or obstaclesnearby. To move unit under its own power, theoperator must be in the seat, start engine (seeBefore Starting in the Operation section), adjustengine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, donot engage blades at this time, rotate control leversinward. As long as the control levers have not beenIMPORTANT INFORMATIONWhen control levers are in the reverse positionthey return to neutral when released. This maycause the mower to suddenly stop.moved forward or backwards, the mower will notmove. Slowly move both control levers forward slightly.This will allow mower to start moving forward in astraight line. Pull back on control levers to the neutralposition and mower should stop moving. Pull backslightly on control levers, this will allow mower to startmoving backwards. Push forward on control levers tothe neutral position and mower should stop moving.To turn to the rightWhile moving in a forward direction, pull the right leverback towards the neutral position while maintainingthe position of the left lever, this will slow the rotationof the right wheel and cause the machine to turn inthat direction.To turn to the leftWhile moving in a forward direction pull the left leverback towards the neutral position while maintainingthe position of the right lever, this will slow the rotationof the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in thatdirection.To zero turnWhile moving in a forward direction, first pull bothcontrol levers back until the mower stops or slowsdramatically.Then by alternating one lever slightly to the forwardposition and the other in the reverse position, themower turns to the direction of the reverse positionlever.