Once again boys NO ONE can make a true zero turn on turf without causing damage and I would only direct you all to the Husqvarna site for the definition of exactly what a 'zero turn' is but for the uninitiated here it is according to the largest maker of power equipment in the world;
"To zero turn pull one lever back beyond neutral while holding the other (that would be the other lever Sammy, Ric, earthworm) slightly ahead of neutral"
So Sammy, Ric, earthworm when you make a zero turn, a true zero turn, one wheel MUST be turning in one direction and one wheel MUST be turning in the other-powered- this MUST cause turf damage which is why Scag says to make the 'T' turn but Scag goes even further in warning all that even these TIGHT turns can cause damage.
Tell us all, if turf damage were not such a widespread problem with the zero turn mower just why do all the makers of this equipment spent so much time telling everyone how to MINIMIZE damage to the grass when using their zt's?
And I hope everyone noticed that Scag is careful to state that 'experienced operators 'CAN-OFTEN' make tight turns without causing damage-that boys says it all.
But there is a much better way for everyone to see for themselves how a zero turn MUST be used in order to avoid tearing up the grass and that is to simply watch a 'pro' next time you have the opportunity-turns are very deliberately made because doing so in any other way will leave union labels EVERYWHERE.
And when everyone really realizes just how a zt must be operated in order to avoid grass damage, just how limited a zt is in being able to multitask and just how limited factory options/accessories, implements are for the zero turn mower EVERYONE should reach the only logical conclusion about a pending decision on which style mower to buy-for the AVERAGE homeowner and even for the majority of larger property owners buying a zero turn mower WILL prove to be a mistake, an expensive-uncomfortable mistake. I found this out the hard way, most others will also.
