Husqvarna GT48XLS Operator's Manual page 10

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
• Start tractor and release parking brake.
• Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 7)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.
J
L
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other
con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the
cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control
on slopes, rough terrain or while trimming or turning.
• With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,
pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting
your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal
or tap on forward drive pedal.
TO USE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL (Y)
(See Fig. 8)
• To engage differential lock, stop the tractor and push
the differential lock switch to the "ON" position.
NOTE: Driving for long periods of time with the differential
lock engaged is not detrimental or abusive to the system.
CAUTION: To minimize the risk of dam-
age, avoid engaging differential lock while
vehicle is in motion.
OPERATION
K
Fig. 7
Y
Fig. 8
• Drive tractor forward. As the rear tires rotate the
differential lock will engage.
NOTE: Operators may notice displacement or turfing of
grass in turns with differential lock engaged.
• To disengage differential lock, push differential lock
switch to the "OFF" position. If the differential lock
does not disengage, steering the vehicle from side to
side will assist.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately
2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot
months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively
high; the second to de sired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height. (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT" in the Operation
sec tion of this manual.)
• With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole as
shown and tighten se cure ly.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
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A
Fig. 9