Controls - Husqvarna 968999268 Operator's Manual

Key Switch
Key switch is located on the console. Used to start
the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine will
not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying
again. FIG - 8
Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the total operating time
and reminds of service intervals.
The meter will indicate "CHG OIL" for engine oil
and "SVC" for general service at preset intervals.
The hour meter will reset itself at predetermined
times.
Engine "CHG" will come on after the first ten (10)
hours of operation, and will stay on for one (1)
hour of operation before it will reset itself. It will
come on every 99 hours thereafter, and stay on
for five (5) hours of operation before resetting.
Mower "SVC" message will come on every 50
hours to remind to lubricate the unit, check blades
and fasteners, etc. This message will stay on for
two (2) hours of operation before resetting.
Pump Release Valves
Pump release valves located at the right front cor-
ner of the pumps. Used to release the system so
the machine may be moved by hand when not
running. Tilt seat forward to gain access to the
pumps. Use a 5/8" wrench to open valve. NOTE:
Only rotate valve 1/4 turn to release system.
Fuel Shut Off
Fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear of the
seat. The valve has three positions a right tank, left
tank and center is the off position. FIG - 9.
Tracking
The tracking knob is located in front of the left con-
trol lever. Rotating this knob allows fine tuning ad-
justments so that the machine tracks straight with
the drive levers in the full forward position.
Rotate the knob clockwise (as viewed from the
operating position) to increase the speed or coun-
terclockwise to decrease the speed on the left
control lever. Example: If control levers are full for-
ward and the unit turns to the right, turn the track-
ing knob counterclockwise to decrease the speed
on the left control lever.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Choke
Hour Meter
20
Throttle
Key Switch
Blade
Engagement
FIG - 8
Fuel Valve
FIG - 9