Originally Posted By: JTK
Are we talking max ground speed or max governed engine RPM?
Running the engine at max RPM is recommended for pretty much all OPE.
For ground speed, you can go as fast as your terrain, mowing and safety needs dictate.
Originally Posted By: Gebo
I am talking about the engine speed. It seemed hard to control the ground speed and turning and such when I had the engine RPM's at full throttle. And I do have a mulching kit.
I felt out of control but it was my first time using the ZTurn.
Originally Posted By: dwendt44
Doesn't the cut look rather ragged when mowed at a
really fast pace? I usually mow at a moderate speed and the
'cut' looks pretty good after.
My 2¢
I think the mulching kit will make you need to slow down. IF its easy to remove, try it without. Most zero turn mowers have a higher blade speed than the old lawn tractor type mowers. My toro ss5000 does a good job of making fine clippings with the standard blades. But i don't know if a snapper has high blade speed, you could inquire at a dealer or remove the mulch kit and try it.
You will get used to the sound of the deck and you will know if you are going too fast. It will make a whonnnhing sound if you are too fast on ground speed,( i can hear the change even with ear plugs in) you can also check the cut behind you until you get used to it. Make sure the blades are sharp before you make your judgements.
I use a gator blade in the fall/ spring as i have a lot of leaves and it works much better. But the lawn is not as nice as the standard toro blades, they cut smoother.