Husqvarna 2007 HUV 4213-G, Owner'S Manual

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Controls and Indicators
Page 12 2007 HUV4213 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
See General Warnings on page 10.
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WARNING
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls
and operating procedures.
• Do not tamper with the governor. Doing so will void the warranty, as well as damage the
engine and other components, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death
due to unsafe speeds.
• Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the vehicle is in motion.
• Engine must be at idle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result
in injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle, set the park brake, place the Forward/
Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position, and remove
the key when leaving the vehicle.
• With the differential lock engaged, vehicle turning functions are greatly reduced. To prevent
loss of vehicle control when differential lock is engaged, do not operate vehicle at speeds
greater than half throttle and use caution when attempting to turn the vehicle.
KEY SWITCH
The key switch is mounted on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column (Figure 3) . 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 con-
tinue to idle until the key is turned to the OFF position.
See following WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
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WARNING
• Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running.
Figure 3 Key Switch