What tips can you share about tight turns and tight spaces?
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Let go of the self propel bar, otherwise you'll run over things you don't want to run over. Maneuver manually in tight spots. You have to get used to dropping that self propel bar. I hope this helps . . . don't run over your irises, as I almost did.
289899
Great question! When the self-propelled drive is on the wheels are locked, can't go back or turn. So let go of the s-p bar a few feet before turning, let it coast in. Then the wheels are free so you can easily turn, or back up. I can do a 180 turn with one hand, by pushing down so front wheels are off ground, turn it maybe 90 degrees, then press the s-p and it will do the rest of the turning. Cut in circles several times so you have plenty of space at end of runs, go a little past so you don't have to make clean 180 turns. All this is true with a gas mower BTW. The s-p drive disables if it loses torque, because you hit something, the hill is too steep*, or it's on slippery ground. When that happens, let go of the s-p and press it again, it will come back on. *I live at 900 ft on the side of Mt Greylock, highest point in MA at about 3500. The s-p stops only occasionally on my hill, I have to push a little. Believe me, you don't have a hill as steep as mine. One more thing: put it on "turtle" at first, or it will pull you off your feet. Gas motors have zero torque when they start, electric has 100% torque when you hit the switch. That's why hybrids and electrics are so fast off the line. Once you go electric, you'll never use gas again.
289900
I guess I don't really understand the question. The mower responds like any other mower. Sorry.
289901
Obviously release self-propel lever when making tight turns. I find myself pushing down on handle and pivoting machine on rear wheels.
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if u cannot safely walk in and out of the tight space don't goI sometime improve the turning radius by momentarily pushing down on the handle to lift the front wheels while turning
1629892
My experience has been that the surface can be somewhat bumpy, but it makes it difficult to make turns since the front wheels will lock.
950280
With the top on snuggly, turn the top 1/4 of a turn counter clockwise. I usually go about 1/2 inch past that first 1/4 turn.
379459
Great for trips to the corner store. I keep in it my trunk and its been handy when I break down or run out of gas. Very stable ride. Gets the most distance per push than other non drop down longboards I've owned. My only gripe is the turning ratio. Wide turns. Itll take looser trucks and more balance to turn sharply.
788098
Hey D,yes they are a lil tight..yet try to put one edge first,then kinda twist/turn while your pushing down
1330102
Sometimes it helps to give a slight push-pull of the two adjoining sections in the lengthwise direction to seat the locking mechanism. This trick helped me a lot when I had the same problem.
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I haven't had a problem at all. Using opposite corners push them together. Try turning upside down if it is a little stiff first couple times. Pushing opposite corners to reach other. Hope that helps
1047432
You have to use some force. At first I could not get it closed but gets easier with use.
734394
I have purchased two of these. The first one, I was a bit overzealous and really pounded the wheels on hard-thinking I didn't want them to come off. That DID make the wheels hard to turn. I do not know if you can loosen them, or not. I was not able o get mine loosened. The second one, I did not make that mistake, and the wheels turn good.
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Get on level ground without any big turns...the sway bar should only be put on once you're heading out for the trip...I put mine on tight...used a wrench to tighten it to pretty tight...not super tight...bring the wrench incase you notice that it needs to be adjusted on the trip...so far with 2 trips...one was a close weekend trip and another was 2,500 miles...all I needed was the bar, my wrench and a rubber ended mallet...the tighter I made the sway bar...the better my trip was...that was just my experience...and I removed it when I had to make hard turns...
1970996
If you have 4 inch from wall (flat side) you still have a little room when corner turns
2155090
It's gonna be tight, but you can buy "trouble shooter cues" that will make it possible.
1784303
Our four year old grandson does some tight turns. That has not been an issue. The battery is heavy and we secured a cinder block in the back "load" area for added weight. No problems with tipping at all.... unless the child drives into a ditch, etc.
1204307
Hold small ends. While twisting, pull right side toward you and left side away, then fold over.
1435644
There are indentations on the barrel that you fit your hands into and then manually turn the barrel around. There are two sets of these indentations so you won't get stuck turning halfway around
276751
It is very tight to turn, but it will. Use some vice grips or pliers until it turns loose then spray some WD-40 on it. Mine is very tight and hard to turn every time I use it but it doesn't leak so I'm happy.
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Ok on carpet. But not like on hard surfaces. Stay centered and be careful with turns. I did ok once I got used to it on all surfaces. MK