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Ryobi 80 volt zero turn

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denkopf

anyone own one? any problems? mine leaves skidmarks on turning


#2

bkeller500

bkeller500

Which wheel is skidding? Are you turning too fast? Are you doing a 3-point turn? In general ZT's will create a lawn scar if you don't slow down and make a wide or 3-point turn. Spinning quickly on a 180 degree turn is going to leave a twist scar from the inside tire. Especially if the grass is thin or wet. ZT's have become very popular due to their tight turning capability and speed for mowing but the average homeowner has to learn how to best utilize a ZT's capabilities and limit it's shortcomings.


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D

denkopf

bkeller500 said:
Which wheel is skidding? Are you turning too fast? Are you doing a 3-point turn? In general ZT's will create a lawn scar if you don't slow down and make a wide or 3-point turn. Spinning quickly on a 180 degree turn is going to leave a twist scar from the inside tire. Especially if the grass is thin or wet. ZT's have become very popular due to their tight turning capability and speed for mowing but the average homeowner has to learn how to best utilize a ZT's capabilities and limit it's shortcomings.
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thanks for the reply, the inner wheel is doing the damage on slow 180 turns, I hear you on the tight turns but if I wanted to make wide turns I would have just purchased a tractor. I thought the idea was on a 180 the inner wheel would start to rotate the opposite direction (backwards) avoiding the inner tire from damaging the lawn. Is this true with all ZT's?
Thanks


#4

bkeller500

bkeller500

denkopf said:
thanks for the reply, the inner wheel is doing the damage on slow 180 turns, I hear you on the tight turns but if I wanted to make wide turns I would have just purchased a tractor. I thought the idea was on a 180 the inner wheel would start to rotate the opposite direction (backwards) avoiding the inner tire from damaging the lawn. Is this true with all ZT's?
Thanks
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If you want the inner wheel to reverse then pull the right control back slightly.
A lot of guys made the same error and regretted making the move to a ZT. …. Me included. I can manage it but a ZT is not for everyone.


#5

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denkopf

bkeller500 said:
If you want the inner wheel to reverse then pull the right control back slightly.
A lot of guys made the same error and regretted making the move to a ZT. …. Me included. I can manage it but a ZT is not for everyone.
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Big thanks, it's a joystick so I do not have control of independent forward/reverse. but what you said seems to be a common problem so I will master the skidmarks :) Thanks for your help.
Dennis


#6

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Peva

I'm late to the thread.

I have the Z30Li. I don't have the burn turn problem. It's supposedly programed to prevent one wheel from staying totally still while making a turn. It appears to work like that on mine.

I just bought mine this spring. Is this a possible later software revision.

If you're still reading this thread, Get a hold of the Ryobi rep. that services your local Home Depot store and have him research that question.


#7

Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

bkeller500 said:
If you want the inner wheel to reverse then pull the right control back slightly.
A lot of guys made the same error and regretted making the move to a ZT. …. Me included. I can manage it but a ZT is not for everyone.
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I have never met one person that regretted going to a zero turn over a steering wheel riding mower.


#8

bkeller500

bkeller500

Tiger Small Engine said:
I have never met one person that regretted going to a zero turn over a steering wheel riding mower.
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Now you have. 👍🏻


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