Husqvarna V554X Operator's Manual page 4

Steering controls
The direction of the product is controlled by the 2
control levers. Refer to
3 . The control levers can be moved forward and
rearward from a neutral position. Refer to
the product on page 13 .
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC stops the engine and the blade drive if
the control levers are released while the PTO is
engaged. The OPC stops the engine if the control
levers are released and the parking brake is off.
Operation conditions on page 8 .
Refer to
Ignition key
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Stop position (A)
• Run with accessory / headlights position (B)
• Run position (C)
• Start position (D)
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine
and the speed of the blades if the blades are
engaged. The throttle control has 2 end positions,
idle speed and full throttle.
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Product overview on page
To operate
A
B
C
D
A A
• Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
• Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION:
engine at idle speed (A) for longer time
than necessary. Too much operation
time at idle speed can decrease the life
of the spark plugs.
Choke control
The choke control is used for cold starts to supply
more fuel to the engine. Pull up the choke control
when you start a cold engine.
Product overview on page 3 for the position
Refer to
of the choke control.
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must
be obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer
Operation conditions on page 8 for the correct
to
start conditions.
• Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
• Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the fuel level and will flash
yellow when the fuel level is approximately 1.0
Product overview on page 3
gallons/3.8 l. Refer to
for the position of the fuel gauge.
B
Do not operate the
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