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Driving Instructions
10. Keep the brake pedal engaged, and select direction of travel by placing the shift handle in the desired position
(Figure 7). The engine must be at idle before the shift handle is moved. A buzzer will sound as a warning when
the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
11. Release the brake pedal completely, and then slowly press the accelerator pedal. As the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the vehicle will begin to move. Vehicle speed will increase as the accelerator is pressed until full speed is
reached. All-wheel drive will automatically drive the appropriate wheel(s) as required. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Never shift the vehicle out of the FORWARD position while going downhill. If you do, you will not be
able to shift into the REVERSE position or back into the FORWARD position until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and press the accelerator pedal partially when descending a hill.
With the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist the brakes in
controlling downhill speed.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) OPERATION
All Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX vehicles feature an all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The AWD system automatically directs
power to the wheel, or wheels, that have the most traction, providing optimum traction at all times. For example, if all
wheels except the rear passenger-side wheel lose traction, then power will be directed to the rear passenger-side
wheel. The all-wheel drive vehicle can adapt traction for a wide variety of driving surfaces and conditions. See
following WARNING.
WARNING
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine with the
Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel drive system will
engage any wheel(s), front or rear, with traction (Figure 3).
• The diameter of all tires on the vehicle must be equal; otherwise the all-wheel drive system will not
operate as intended and could result in severe personal injury or death. Never install tires of different
diameters on the vehicle.
Under most circumstances the driver will not need to do anything to engage the AWD system; however, the front
differential may become locked (rotate at the same speed regardless of the terrain) under certain conditions. If the
front differential becomes locked, drive slowly in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters), then brake gently. See
following WARNING.
WARNING
• Reduced steering control can occur if the front differential becomes locked. To help prevent this
condition, avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.
MUD TIRES
Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles are equipped with mud tires and intended only for off-road
operation; they are not designed for use on paved surfaces such as asphalt and concrete. Frequent driving on
paved surfaces will significantly decrease the life of the mud tires. Vehicle performance will also be reduced when
driving on paved surfaces. See following WARNING.
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