Husqvarna MZ48 Zero-Turn Lawn Mower

Operator's Manual - Page 17

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Training
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riding mowers.
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prior to attempting to move the mower under its
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until becoming comfortable with controls, use
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furthest forward or reverse positions during initial
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to operate on turf. Until the operator becomes
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Steering
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control lever controls the right wheel.
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its own power, the operator must sit in the seat
and start the engine (see Before Starting in the
Operation section). Adjust the engine speed to
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inward. As long as the control levers have not
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will not move.
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neutral position and the mower will stop moving.
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levers forward to the neutral position and mower
will stop moving.
To turn to the right
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maintaining the position of the left lever, this will
slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the
machine to turn in that direction.
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maintaining the position of the right lever, this will
slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the
machine to turn in that direction.
To zero turn
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forward position and the other in the reverse
position, complete the turn.
Before Starting
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before starting the machine.
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starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
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the engine can be started:
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into the disengaged position.
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position.
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(outer) neutral position.
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pin into the desired cut height.
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rotating blades. Clear the lawn of stones and
other objects.
17
OPERATION
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