Operator Presence Lever; Operator Presence Lever; Throttle Control; Throttle Control - Husqvarna WH4817EFQ2, WH5219EFQ Operator's Manual

CONTROLS

4. Operator Presence Lever

Located on the handle. As an additional
safety feature, these mowers are equipped
with an Operators Presence System. This is
an electrical interlock safety system which is
activated by depressing either one or both of
the Operator Presence Levers at the handle
grips.
Releasing both Operators Presence Levers
while mowing or transporting will break the
electrical circuit and cause the engine and
mower to stop. The mower will not stop
immediately after releasing the Operator
8011-661

Operator presence lever

Presence levers, some travel does occur.
One or both levers must be pressed against
the handle for the engine to remain running,
when the blades are engaged or neutral lock
bail is not locked in motion control levers.

5. Throttle Control

The throttle control regulates the engine
speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the
blades, assuming the control for engaging the
mower deck is pulled out, see Engaging the
Mower Deck.
In order to increase or decrease the engine
speed, the control is moved forward or
backward respectively.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as
there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling.
USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for
best mower performance and best battery 8011-687

Throttle control

charging rate.
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