Husqvarna V554 Operator's Manual page 14

2. Push down the PTO button to disengage the
drive of the blades.
3. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
disengage and engage the drive system on page
11 .
4. Remove your hands from the 2 control levers to
disengage the OPC.
5. Move the throttle control to the minimum throttle
position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
7. Remove the ignition key from the ignition when
you are away from the product.
To adjust the tracking speed
1. Pull out the retaining clip from the vertical control
rod.
2. Adjust the coupler until the speed is correct.
When the unit tracks straight and is at correct
maximum forward speed, put the retaining clip
into the vertical control rod to lock the coupler.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
Maintenance schedule on
schedule. Refer to
page 15 .
14
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Start with a high cutting height and decrease it
gradually.
• Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
• Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
• When the mulch kit is used, cut the grass more
To
frequently.
• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
To do a 3-point turn
A correct turn will prevent damage to the lawn. The
goal is to turn when you move forward or rearward.
Do not turn in a tight circle on a stopped wheel.
1. Cut a row of grass.
2. Make a small turn (A) in the direction of the uncut
area of grass.
3. Pull the 2 control levers to the reverse position
and move the product rearward (B).
4. Push the control levers forward. To make a small
turn (C), pull harder on the control lever that is in
the direction of the row you have cut before.
5. Push the 2 control levers forward to cut the next
row.
B
C A
1995 - 002 - 05.12.2022