Operating On Hills - Husqvarna PZ 72 Owner's Manual

5. Make sure the work area is free from objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
6. Move throttle control to full throttle.
7. engage the mower deck by pulling out the
blade switch.
the machine's speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount forward
or backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward respectively.

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in
the Safety Instructions.
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do
not drive across slopes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when
released. This may cause the mower to
suddenly stop.
• the slowest speed possible should be used
before starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive
levers into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit and engage the parking
brake.
• to restart movement, release the parking brake.
• Pull the control levers back to the center of the
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
• Make all turns slowly.
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OPERATION
Engage the mower deck and move throttle to full.
Place controls in neutral position
Release the parking brake
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