Husqvarna HUV4213 - Manual (Page 19)

Driving Instructions
2005 HUV4213 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 17
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Read safety warnings on dash and vehicle loading information located above pedals.
2. Be sure load, if any, is secure.
3. Study and understand controls.
4. Be sure all passengers are seated and holding on to hand holds. Driver should have both hands on the
steering wheel.
5. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and nothing is in your path.
6. Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
7. Press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Turn the key all the way to the START position and hold, activating the choke as necessary, until the
engine is running smoothly. The engine will idle in neutral.
9. Release hand brake.
10. While keeping the brake pedal engaged, select direction of travel by placing shift handle in desired posi-
tion (F = forward or R = reverse). Engine must be at idle before moving shift handle. 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, and speed will increase until full speed is reached. See
following WARNING.
ý 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.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop. See following WARNING and CAUTION.
ý WARNING
• Driving through water may affect the brakes. After driving through water, check effectiveness
of the brakes by gently pressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down at the
normal rate, continue to press the brake pedal until the brakes dry out and normal
performance returns.
ý CAUTION
• When stopped on a hill, use the brake pedal to hold your position. Do not use the accelerator
pedal to hold position.