Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX - Manual (Page 16)

Controls and Indicators
FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL
The Forward/Reverse handle (6) is located on the right side of the instrument panel (Figure 7). The handle has three
distinct positions: FORWARD (A), NEUTRAL (B), and REVERSE (C). Push the handle up to operate the vehicle in the
forward direction, or pull the handle down to operate the vehicle in reverse. The engine can be started only when the
handle is in the NEUTRAL (middle) position. The engine must be at idle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle.
See preceding WARNING and CAUTION.
Husqvarna vehicles operate at a reduced speed in reverse. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the
Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
HORN
The horn button is located on the on the left side of the steering column. Press the button to sound the horn. See
Safety Decal and Feature Identification on page 4.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal (1) is the pedal farthest to the right (Figure 7).
With the engine running and the Forward/Reverse handle in the FORWARD or REVERSE position, vehicle speed
will increase as the accelerator pedal is pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released, it will return to the original
position and the engine will idle. See preceding WARNING and CAUTION.
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal (2) is located to the immediate left of the accelerator pedal (Figure 7). To slow or stop the vehicle,
press the brake pedal.
PARK BRAKE
The park brake pedal (3) is located to the left of the brake pedal (Figure 7). To engage the park brake, first apply
pressure to the brake pedal, then firmly press the park brake pedal until it latches into place. To disengage the park
brake, pull the park brake release handle (4) (Figure 8). See following WARNING.
WARNING
• The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
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