Motion Control Levers; Park Brake; Cutting Height Lever - Jonsered Z42F Operator's Manual

CONTROLS

Motion Control Levers

The machine's speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. The steering controls can be moved
forward or backward about a neutral position.
There is a neutral position, which is locked if the
steering controls are moved out.
When both controls are in the neutral position (N),
the machine stands still.
By equally moving both controls forward or
backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward.
For example, to turn right while moving forward,
move the right control towards the neutral
position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced
and the machine turns to the right.
Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control
backward (behind the neutral position) and
carefully moving the other steering control forward
from its neutral position. The rotation direction
when zero turning is determined by which
steering control is moved backward behind the
neutral position. If the left steering control is pulled
backward, the machine turns to the left. Use more
care when using this maneuver.
If the steering controls are in uneven positions
when standing still or do not fit in the slots for
moving the controls out, they can be adjusted.
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WARNING! The machine can turn very
rapidly if one steering control is moved much
further forward than the other.

Park Brake

The park brake is found on the left of the
machine. Pull the lever backward to operate the
brake and push forward to release it.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine
must stand still when engaging the park brake.
Always set the park brake before dismounting.
Release the park brake before moving the
mower.

Cutting Height Lever

To set the desired deck cutting height, press the
release button and move the lever forward to the
cutting height pin. See Before Starting in the
Operation section to change the cutting height.
The cutting height range is from 1-1/2" (38 mm)
to 4" (102 mm) in 1/2" (13 mm) increments. The
heights are measured from the ground up to the
blade tip with the engine not running.
WARNING! Do not make adjustments
unless the engine is stopped and the park
brake is engaged.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always raise the
deck to the highest position for transport.