Operation; Training; Steering - Husqvarna PZ 72 Owner's Manual

Read the Safety Instructions section and the
following pages if you are unfamiliar with the
machine.

Training

Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn
mowers are far more maneuverable than typical
riding mowers.
this section should be reviewed in its entirety prior
to attempting to move the mower under its own
power. When first operating the mower or until
becoming comfortable with controls, use a reduced
throttle speed and reduced ground speed. DO nOt
move control levers to the furthest forward or reverse
positions during initial operation.
First time users should become familiar with the
mower's movement on a hard surface, such as
concrete or blacktop PRIOR to attempting to operate
on turf. Until the operator becomes comfortable
with the mower controls and zero turning capability,
overly aggressive maneuvers may damage turf.

Steering

To move forward and backward
the direction and speed of the mower's movements
are effected by the movement of the control lever(s)
on each side of mower. the left control lever controls
the left wheel. the right control lever controls the
right wheel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When control levers are in the reverse
position they return to neutral when
released. This may cause the mower to
suddenly stop.
First time users should push the mower (see Moving
Machine By Hand in the Operation section) to an
open, flat area without other people, vehicles or
obstacles nearby. to move the unit under its own
power, the operator must sit in the seat and start
the engine (see Before Starting in the Operation
section). Adjust the engine speed to idle,
disengage the parking brake but do not engage
the blades at this time. Rotate control levers inward.
As long as the control levers have not been moved
forward or backwards, the mower will not move.
Slowly move both control levers forward slightly.
this will allow mower to start moving forward in
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OPERATION

a straight line. Pull the control levers back to the
neutral position and the mower should stop moving.
Pull back slightly on control levers, allowing the
mower to move backwards. Push the control levers
forward to the neutral position and mower should
stop moving.
To turn to the right
While moving in a forward direction, pull the right
lever back towards the neutral position while
maintaining the position of the left lever, this will
slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the
machine to turn in that direction.
To turn to the left
While moving in a forward direction pull the left lever
back towards the neutral position while maintaining
the position of the right lever, this will slow the
rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to
turn in that direction.
To zero turn
While moving in a forward direction, first pull both
control levers back until the mower stops or slows
dramatically.
then by alternating one lever slightly to the forward
position and the other in the reverse position,
complete the turn.