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Electrical Systems and Operator Controls

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Don't Do This To Your Zero Turn Mower!

What happens here

Moving to the operator's area, the presenter points out practical aspects for both operation and electrical maintenance. Easy access to the battery is demonstrated, which is vital for electrical system checks and potential replacement. The control panel features a convenient USB charging port, a modern addition for keeping devices charged while working. A dedicated phone pocket is also included, capable of holding larger smartphones like an iPhone 14 Pro. The power take-off (PTO) switch, an electrical toggle that engages the mower blades, is shown, alongside the fuel gauge conveniently located near the seat. The standout MyRide suspension system, featuring adjustable shocks and springs based on operator weight, is highlighted for its comfort and smooth ride, directly impacting operator comfort during long hours of mowing.

Goal: This step focuses on the electrical conveniences and operational controls accessible from the driver's seat, including the battery, USB charging port, PTO switch, and the unique MyRide Suspension System.

Tools and materials

  • Fuel Gauge
  • Mower Battery
  • MyRide Suspension System
  • PTO Switch
  • USB Charging Port

What they say

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that in just a second so as we walk around the machine oh pretty much you've got a belt diagram down here this is where you check your oil which is something that you definitely need to do every single time you run the mower easy access to the battery heavy duty rollover protection system right here and this is the first time this mower has ever been in the grass so I'm really excited to run it now this Kawasaki engine Powers the hydraulic motors but pushes a different kind of Tire here so this tire has a different kind of tread than you would typically expect to see on a zero turn mower this is a Turf tire but it is siped right here in other words it gets better grip okay so it gets better grip for going up and down Hills and you can't really tell but we live on a hillside right here and it's very important to be able to get up and down Hills appropriately now we have a discharge chute right here easy access for all of our belts everything we need to access right there pockets and holding areas so we have a USB charging port which is something I have not seen on a zero turn mower just yet this is a cell phone pocket easily enough this is a iPhone Pro 14 big great old big phone right here guys and it fits in there just fine the other mower I had it did not fit nice seat very comfortable fit and finish wise man this seat looks like it belongs in a Lambo super cool super nice so as we walk around a little bit more ergonomic grips that we use right here it's all about the grips it's all about being comfortable on the ride and that's where the my ride suspension comes in so you got a great old big thing here if you wanted to tote a bag of chips with you or it's a snack or something like that pack of nabs got a nice big cup holder right there if you had a griddle big tumbler you could fit it in there one of those big yeti tumblers I just use a water bottle here's where your fuel is now you have a fuel gauge which is right over here on the right hand side of the seat there's a fuel gauge right down there and you can keep an eye on your fuel that's a feature that most Zero Turn Mowers of this grade do not have is a fuel gauge so you just have to look down at a plastic tank down there and see how full it is this is for your PTO so when we get ready to engage our PTO all we do is flick that little toggle switch right there so if you're going up and over curbs Mash that it stays up stays up into position if you want to lower it back down release that handle right…

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