Operating Instructions; Starting And Operation; Controls - Husqvarna 968999268 Operator's Manual

Operating instructions

Roll Bar and Seat Belt
Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and
locked position and use seat belt. There is no
rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is
necessary to lower roll bar do not wear the seat
belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance per-
mits.

Starting and operation

Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage the
park brake, blades disengaged and the motion
control levers in the neutral slots.
Set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon
as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut
choke off.
Release parking brake.
Close motion control levers.
Engage blades and set RPM to maximum. CAU-
TION: Be sure all persons are clear of the area
before engaging blades.

CONTROLS

Be familiar with all controls their function and how
to operate them before starting the machine.
Motion Control Levers
Motion control levers on each side of the console
control the direction of movement. The left lever
controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump to
the left wheel motor. The right lever controls the
flow of oil from the right hydro pump to the right
wheel motor.
NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in
the seat and the parking brake disengaged before
the motion control levers can be moved from the
neutral slots or the engine will kill. FIG - 7
Forward
Neutral
Motion Control Lever Pattern
(Right Side)
FIG - 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Neutral Slot
Neutral Lock
Front of
Mower
Reverse
By moving the levers an equal amount forward or
back the machine will move in a straight line in
that direction. FIG - 7
Movement of either lever forward will cause the
right or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction.
To stop movement pull both levers into the neutral
position.
To turn right while moving in a forward direction
pull the right lever back towards the neutral posi-
tion, this will slow the rotation of the right wheel
and cause the machine to turn in that direction.
To turn left while moving in a forward direction pull
the left lever back towards the neutral position,
this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and
cause the machine to turn in that direction.
To zero turn pull one lever back beyond neutral
while holding the other slightly ahead of neutral.
NOTE: The direction of the zero turn will be deter-
mined by which lever is pulled back beyond neu-
tral. Thus left lever back, left zero turn and oppo-
site for right zero turn. Use extra care when us-
ing this maneuver the machine can spin very
rapidly if one lever is positioned to far ahead
of the other.
Blade Switch
Blade engagement switch located on the console
is engaged by pulling up on the switch and pushed
down to disengage. FIG - 8
Choke Control
Choke control is located on the console. To choke
engine pull knob push to release. FIG - 8
Throttle Control
Throttle control is located on the console. Used to
control engine RPM. FIG - 8
Parking Brake
Parking brake is located on the left side of the
machine and directly in front of the fuel tank. Pull
the lever back to engage the brake and push lever
forward to release the brake.
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