Husqvarna 966061401 - Manual (Page 36)

OPeRaTION
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WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
8065-015
Engage the mower deck and move throttle to full.
Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the
Safety Instructions.
The slowest speed possible should be used •
before starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive •
levers into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.
To restart movement, release the parking brake.
•
Pull the control levers back to the center of the •
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
Make all turns slowly.
•
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do
not drive across slopes.
Make sure the work area is free from objects 4.
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.
Engage the mower deck by pulling out the 5.
blade switch.
Move throttle control to full throttle.
6.
The machine’s speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount
forward or backward, the machine moves in a
straight line forward or backward respectively.
8065-018
Place controls in neutral position
8065-006
Release the parking brake