Husqvarna MZ52 Operator's Manual

ForwardNeutralReverseNeutralLock12CONTROLSSteering Control LeversWARNING!The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control ismoved much further forward than the other.The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variableusing the two steering controls. The steering controls canbe moved forward or backward about a neutral position.Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if thesteering controls are moved outward.When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machinestands still.By moving both controls an equal amount forward orbackward, the machine moves in a straight line forward orbackward respectively.In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, movethe right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of theright wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right.Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward(behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the othersteering control forward from its neutral position. The rotationdirection when zero turning is determined by which steeringcontrol is moved backward behind the neutral position. If theleft steering control is pulled backward, the machine turns tothe left. Use extra care when using this maneuver.If the steering controls are in uneven positions when standingstill or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls outward,they can be adjusted.Park BrakeIMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must standabsolutely still when applying the park brake. Always setthe park brake before dismounting. Release the park brakebefore moving the mower.The park brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull thelever backward to activate the brake and push forward torelease it.Ignition SwitchThe ignition switch is placed on the control panel and isused to start and stop the engine. On models equippedwith headlights, turn the key clockwise to ACCESSORY forheadlight use.