Briggs & Stratton Victa 46 23HP Manual Del Operador página 15

Mowing
1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed
control levers are locked in their START/PARK positions,
and the operator is in the seat.
2. Start the engine. See Starting the Engine .
3. Set the mower cutting height. See Cutting Height
Adjustment .
4. Set the engine speed control to FAST.
5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
6. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/PARK
position to the neutral 'N' position.
7. Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe
mowing practices.
8. When finished, shut off the PTO.
9. Stop the engine. See Stopping The Rider And Engine .
Pushing the Rider By Hand
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard.
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down slopes.
DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the transmissions
unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off.
NOTICE
Do not tow rider. Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into their
START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. To disengage the transmissions, move the roll release levers
(A or B, Figure 5, depending on model), into the PUSH
position as shown.
3. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/ PARK
position to the neutral 'N' position to disengage the parking
brake. The rider can now be pushed by hand.
4. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions by
moving the roll release levers back to the DRIVE position.
Driving
Zero Turn Driving Practice
Before attempting to drive the zero-turn riding mower make sure
you have read the Features and Controls section and
understand the location and function of all of the unit's controls.
The ground speed control levers of this zero-turn riding mower
are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient
control of the unit's forward, reverse, and turning movements
will take some practice.
Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and
becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and
steers, before you begin mowing, is absolutely essential to
getting the most out of the zero-turn riding mower.
Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn, one with plenty of room
to maneuver. Clear the area of objects, people, and animals
before you begin. Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this
practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing),
and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your
lawn.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure, and
then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning
maneuvers.
Smooth Travel
The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive.
The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers
is in three steps — as shown in Figure 6.
FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown.
SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with
your palms.
THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow
down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.
Basic Driving
Forward Travel Practice
Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly
FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
NOTE: Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top
speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing
Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this
manual.
Reverse Travel Practice
LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground
speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and
repeat.
NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before
attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply in
reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes
practice.
Practice Turning Around A Corner
While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return
back toward neutral. Repeat several times.
NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best
to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Practice Turning in Place
To turn in place, "Zero Turn," gradually move one ground speed
control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from
neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times.
NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward or
back, changes the "pivot point" you turn on.
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