Operation; Training - Husqvarna EZ 17 Operator's Manual

Read "Safety Instructions", the "Controls" section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the
machine. Conduct all daily maintenance on the machine before starting.

Training

Zero turn mowers are far more manueverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering
capabilities.
We suggest when first operating the mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reduced ground speed by
NOT moving control levers to the furthest forward or reverse positions during initial operation, or until
operator becomes comfortable with controls. We also suggest first time users, or new users to ZeroTurn
mowers, become familiar with the mowers movement on a hard surface, such as concrete or blacktop
PRIOR to attempting to operate on turf. Until operator becomes comfortable with mower controls and zero
turning capability, they may damage turf due to overly aggressive maneuvers.
To move forward and backward
The direction and speed of the mowers movements is 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 mower (see "Moving by Hand" in the "Operation" section) to an open, flat area,
without other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. In order to move unit under its own power, the operator
must be in the seat. Start engine (see " Before Starting" in "Operation" section), adjust engine speed to idle,
disengage park brake. Do not engage 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 a straight line. Pull back on
control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving. Pull back slightly on control levers,
allowing the mower to start moving backwards. Push forward on control levers 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.
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