Husqvarna HU800BBC Operator's Manual page 7

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
• Self-propelling is controlled by hold ing the operator
presence control bar down to the handle and pulling
either drive control lever rearward to the handle. The
further toward the handle a lever is pulled, the faster
the unit will travel.
• To stop forward motion without stop ping blade, re lease
a drive control lever. Hold op er a tor presence control
bar down against handle to con tin ue mowing without
self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will
not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to
disengage drive wheels.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 7)
Over time, the drive control system may become "loose",
resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on
the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive
cable. Pro ceed as follows:
1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug.
2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive
speed.
3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as re-
quired.
OPERATION
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL BAR
DRIVE
CONTROL
LEVERS
FIG. 6
NOTE: If condition fails to improve after the above steps
(forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn
and should be re placed.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)
All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever.
• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move
lever forward to desired position. To lower mow er, move
the lever toward the rear.
WHEEL
AD JUST ER
LEVER
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
LEVER FORWARD
TO RAISE MOWER
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ADJUSTMENT
TURNBUCKLE
FIG. 7
FIG. 8