Steering Control Levers; Park Brake; Throttle Control - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

CONTROLS

Steering Control Levers

The machine's speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. The steering controls can be moved
forward or rearward around a neutral position.
There is a neutral position, which is locked if the
steering controls are moved out.
When the two controls are in the neutral position
(N), the machine stands still. By equally moving
the controls forward or rearward, the machine
moves in a straight line forward or rearward.
For example, to turn right while moving forward,
move the right control towards the neutral
position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced
and the machine turns to the right.
Zero turn can be achieved by moving one
control rearward (behind the neutral position)
and carefully moving the other steering control
forward from its neutral position. The rotation
direction when zero turning is determined by
which steering control is moved rearward behind
the neutral position. If the left steering control is
pulled rearward, the machine turns to the left. Use
more care when using this maneuver.
If the steering controls are in uneven positions
when standing still or do not fit in the slots for
moving the controls out, they can be adjusted.
WARNING! The machine can turn very
quickly if one steering control is moved much
farther forward than the other.
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Park Brake

The park brake is integrated with the steering
control levers. Move the two levers out from the
neutral position to engage the park brake.
To release the park brake, pull the steering control
levers in to the neutral position at the same
time. Do not try to operate the unit without the
two levers not being in the engaged position or
machine components could be damaged.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
the steering / park brake controls in at the same
time will cause the unit's safety system to shut
the unit down.

Throttle Control

The throttle control regulates the engine speed
and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades,
assuming the blade switch is pulled out.
To increase or decrease the engine speed, the
control is moved forward or back respectively.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods, because
there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs. USE
FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best
mower performance and battery charging.
Failure to move