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WARNING
• Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running.
CAUTION
• 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 and the engine is at idle. Failure to heed this caution could
result in damage to the transmission.
NOTE: The key can be removed only when the key switch is in the OFF position.
KEY SWITCH
The key switch (7) is mounted on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column (Figure 7). It has four
positions: PREHEAT, OFF, ON, and START.
Use the PREHEAT feature if the temperature falls below –5 °C (23 °F). Do not hold the key in the PREHEAT position
longer than 20 seconds. To preheat the glow plugs in cold weather, turn the key to the PREHEAT position, and hold it
there for 10-15 seconds. Then turn the key to the START position, and hold it there until the engine starts. If the engine
does not start after 10-15 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position and repeat the procedure. Once the engine starts,
release the key and it will return to the ON position. The engine will idle in neutral. The engine will continue to idle until
the key is turned to the OFF position. See previous WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE.
FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL
The Forward/Reverse handle (6) is located on the right side of the instrument panel (Figure 7). The handle has three
distinct positions: FORWARD (A), NEUTRAL (B), and REVERSE (C). Push the handle up to operate the vehicle in the
forward direction, or pull the handle down to operate the vehicle in reverse. The engine can be started only when the
handle is in the NEUTRAL (middle) position. 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.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal (1) is the pedal farthest to the right (Figure 7).
With the engine running and the Forward/Reverse handle in the FORWARD or REVERSE position, vehicle speed
will increase as the accelerator pedal is pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released, it will return to the original
position and the engine will idle. See preceding WARNING and CAUTION.
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal (2) is located to the immediate left of the accelerator pedal (Figure 7). To slow or stop the vehicle,
press the brake pedal.
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