Tearing Grass On a Zero Turn

[bjc]

I ride a zero turn and keep ripping the grass. I have a method where you turn halfway and then back up and do it again, but the pros just turn no problem? How do you stop this?

 

[jimrs]

I slow down and have no problems.

 

[scott47429]

slow down before a turn and never let either one of the wheels stay still keep them both moving

 

[bjc]

I have heard that before, Scott. So when you turn the left handle is all the way front and the right is all the way back:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Parkmower]

I have heard that before, Scott. So when you turn the left handle is all the way front and the right is all the way back:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

That's the definite way to tear the turf. Go easy, smooth and graceful, not jamming the bars in opposite directions. Practice. Majority of the time I do a T turn anyway. I think most do.

 

[D2hornets58]

That's the definite way to tear the turf. Go easy, smooth and graceful, not jamming the bars in opposite directions. Practice. Majority of the time I do a T turn anyway. I think most do.

Yeah I also do a "T" turn and it doesnt tear up the grass.

 

[bjc]

T turn? How do you do that? That sounds cool

 

[Parkmower]

T turn? How do you do that? That sounds cool

Read the manual that came with your ZT.

 

[Ric]

At end of mowing path or row use a 3-point Y-turn rather than a zero-turn to change your direction. It will reduce your chances of damaging your lawn or turf. Watch your inside drive wheel, It's going to turn slower than the outside wheel, make sure it doesn't stop. If your inside wheel stops that's when you'll damage your lawn or turf.

 

[bjc]

I do it the exact same way lol, I guess I just need some practice:confused2: