Poulan P54ZX Owner Manual - Page 12

Motion Control Levers, Park Brake, Throttle Control, WARNING, IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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CONTROLS Motion Control Levers WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. Park Brake The machine's speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. There is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved out. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By equally moving both controls forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward. 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 backward (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 backward behind the neutral position. If the left steering control is pulled backward, 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. Forward Neutral Neutral Lock The park brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull the lever backward to operate the brake and push forward to release it. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand still when applying the park brake. Always set the park brake before dismounting. Release the park brake before moving the mower. Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and 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, as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best mower performance and battery charging. Reverse 12

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Forward
Neutral
Reverse
Neutral
Lock
Motion Control Levers
The machine’s speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. The steering controls can be moved
forward or backward about a neutral position.
There is a neutral position, which is locked if the
steering controls are moved out.
When both controls are in the neutral position (N),
the machine stands still.
By equally moving both controls forward or
backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward.
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
backward (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 backward behind the
neutral position. If the left steering control is pulled
backward, 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
rapidly if one steering control is moved much
further forward than the other.
Park Brake
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine
must stand still when applying the park brake.
Always set the park brake before dismounting.
Release the park brake before moving the
mower.
The park brake is found on the left of the
machine. Pull the lever backward to operate the
brake and push forward to release it.
Throttle Control
The throttle control regulates the engine speed
and 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, as there
is a risk of fouling the spark plugs. USE FULL
THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best mower
performance and battery charging.
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