Controls and Indicators
KEY SWITCH
The key switch is mounted on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column (Figure 4). It has three positions: OFF, ON and START. To start the vehicle, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and turn the key past the ON position to the START position and hold until the engine is running smoothly. Release the key and it will return to the ON position and the engine should idle. The engine will continue to idle until the key is turned to the OFF position. See following WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
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Figure 4 Key Switch -
WARNING
• Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running.
CAUTION
•Do not “rev” the engine for long periods of time while the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized transaxle.
•Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the accelerator pedal is pressed. Shift the handle only when the vehicle is at a complete stop. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized transaxle.
NOTE: The key can be removed only when the key switch is in the OFF position.
FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL
The Forward/Reverse handle is located on the seat support panel (Figure 5). The handle has three distinct positions: F (FORWARD), N (NEUTRAL), and R (REVERSE). Rotate the handle towards the driver (FORWARD) to operate the vehicle in the forward direction, or towards the passenger (REVERSE) to operate the vehicle in reverse. The engine can be started only when the handle is in the straight up position (NEUTRAL). 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.
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