Operating On Hills - Husqvarna PZ 60 Operator's Manual
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OPERATION
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.
Clear the lawn of stones and other objects.
Running
1. Release the park brake by moving the lever
downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the engine is
running and the operator tries to leave the
seat without first setting the park brake, the
engine will shut off.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Release deck height control by applying equal
pressure to both pedals. Push pedals again to
lower deck to selected setting.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
6. Rotate control levers inward and slowly move
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the minimum position
(tortoise symbol).
2. Move the steering controls outward.
3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
blade switch down.
4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot
pedals forward to the transport position.
5. When the machine is standing still, activate
the park brake by pulling the lever upward.
If the engine has been worked hard, let it to
idle at least 60 seconds to attain a normal
operating temperature before stopping. To
prevent fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling
the engine for longer periods.
6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and
remove the key. Always remove the key when
leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the
ignition switch in a position than OFF will cause
the battery to be discharged.
Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes
in the Safety section.
• Use the slowest speed possible before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is necessary, pull drive levers into
the neutral position and push outward. Engage
the park brake.
• To restart movement, release the park brake.
• Pull the control levers back to the center of the
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
• Make all turns slowly.
WARNING! Do not drive the rider on
terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow
slopes up and down, never side to side. Avoid
sudden directional changes.
WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills
with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not
drive across slopes.
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