Cane Ridge Park: Husqvarna PZT60 Zero Turn Mower Safety

## Introduction

***Cane Ridge Park Presents***

***Husqvarna PZT60 Zero Turn Mower Safety***

***with Kermit***

Kermit: (offscreen) "In this section, we'll show you how to properly operate your Husqvarna PZT60 Zero Turn Mower."

Rohan Johnson uses his PZT60 properly

Kermit: (offscreen) "We'll start with a look at the controls. please keep in mind that the PZT60 controls will be similar, but may be in a different location on your machine. see your operator's manual for the specific location and operation of controls on your mower."

## Controls

Kermit: (offscreen) "You use the motion controls to turn and steer the mower."

Rohan Johnson uses the motion controls

Kermit: (offscreen) "On the control console to the right as you sit in the seat, is the hour meter and fuel gauge, ignition key switch, mower engagement knob, throttle control lever, and fuel tank cap."

A picture shows the hour meter and fuel gauge, ignition key switch, mower engagement knob, throttle control lever, and fuel tank cap.

Kermit: (offscreen) "The deck lift pedal is toward the front of the foot platform on the right."

A picture shows the foot platform

Kermit: (offscreen) "While operating, a gauge on the console displays the amount of fuel."

A picture shows a fuel gauge

## Starting The Engine

Kermit: (offscreen) "To start the engine, sit in the seat, and make sure both steering control levers are out, and the park brake is locked."

Rohan Johnson sits in the seat, and makes sure both steering control levers are out, and the park brake is locked.

Kermit: (offscreen) "Make sure the deck is disengaged and the area all around the machine is clear."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the deck is disengaged and the area all around the machine is clear

Kermit: (offscreen) "When the ROPS are in the upright position, ensure your seatbelt is fastened."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his seatbelt is fastened

Kermit: (offscreen) "When the engine starts, release the key back to the run position, and let the engine warm up for 20 seconds."

Rohan Johnson releases the key back to the run position, and lets the engine warm up for 20 seconds

Kermit: (offscreen) "If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds before trying again."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the engine starts

Kermit: (offscreen) "Caution: Unnecessary engine idling or transmission damage, excessive idling can also cause overheating, carbon buildup, and poor performance, and can damage the engine or transmission."

Title reads: "CAUTION: excessive idling can also cause overheating, carbon buildup, and poor performance, and can damage the engine or transmission

## Safety Interlock System

Kermit: (offscreen) "All Husqvarna PZT60 Mowers come with safety interlock systems to reduce the chances of injury. with these systems, the engine should only start when the mower blades are turned off, and the levers are in the start, shutdown position, and the parking brake is engaged. always check these systems in a clear area before mowing."

Videos show what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "To do this, start the engine, make sure the throttle is set to full, and engage the mower blades. keep the motion control levers in the start, shutdown position and rise slowly up off the seat, but do not get off the machine. the engine should begin to stop, and the mower blade should begin to stop rotating."

Rohan Johnson does what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you find a problem with your safety interlock system, do not use the mower. contact a Husqvarna dealer to troubleshoot, and repair your machine."

Text reads: If you find a problem with your interlock system, do not use the mower. contact a Husqvarna dealer to troubleshoot, and repair your machine.

## ROPS (Rollover Protection System)

Kermit: (offscreen) "Mow with the ROPS fully upright and locked whenever possible."

Rohan Johnson mows with the ROPS fully upright and locked whenever possible

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always wear a seatbelt when the ROPS is upright."

Rohan Johnson wears a seatbelt when the ROPS is upright

Kermit: (offscreen) "Lower the ROPS only when it's required to mow an area with low clearance."

Rohan Johnson lowers the ROPS only when it's required to mow an area with low clearance

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not wear your seatbelt when mowing with the ROPS lowered."

Rohan Johnson doesn't wear his seatbelt when mowing with the ROPS lowered

Kermit: (offscreen) "Raise the ROPS as soon as you've mowed the low clearance area and resume wearing your seatbelt. the seatbelt keeps you from being thrown and possibly crushed by the machine should it tip over in an accident."

Rohan Johnson raises the ROPS as soon as he's mowed the low clearance area, and resumes wearing his seatbelt, and resumes mowing

## Mowing

Kermit: (offscreen) "Once all of the recommended daily checks are completed, and you've made sure everyone is clear of the mowing area, you are ready to begin mowing."

Rohan Johnson gets on his PZT60 with his vanguard engine

Kermit: (offscreen) "To mow, sit in the seat to start, fasten your seatbelt if the ROPS are in the up position, throttle up the engine, release the park brake, bring the steering levers inward, and remain in the neutral position, lift up on the power takeoff knob to engage the mower, and slowly push the motion control levers forward to mow."

Rohan Johnson does what Kermit describes

## Motion Control Levers

Kermit: (offscreen) "You accelerate, brake, and steer your PZT60 with the motion control levers. your travel and turning speeds depending on how far you move the control levers."

Rohan Johnson accelerates, brakes, and steers his PZT60

Kermit: (offscreen) "To move forward, bring the levers together, and gently push them forward."

Rohan Johnson brings the levers together, and gently push them forward.

Kermit: (offscreen) "To turn right, slowly push the left lever farther forward than the right lever."

Rohan Johnson slowly pushes the left lever farther forward than the right lever

Kermit: (offscreen) "To turn left, slowly push the right lever farther forward than the left lever."

Rohan Johnson slowly pushes the left lever farther forward than the left lever

Kermit: (offscreen) "To stop, bring the levers back to the center position."

Rohan Johnson brings the levers back to the center position

Kermit: (offscreen) "The PZT60 Zero Turn Mowers can turn very quickly. before turning, look around the machine to ensure that no one has entered the mowing area. be sure to look in the direction of travel during the turn."

Rohan Johnson looks around the machine to ensure that no one has entered the mowing area. he also is sure to look in the direction of travel during the turn

Kermit: (offscreen) "To move in reverse, come to a complete stop. if you're mowing, shut off the mower engagement knob. look behind and down, and slowly pull the levers back."

Rohan Johnson comes to a complete stop. he shuts off the mower engagement knob. he looks behind and down, and slowly pulls the levers back

Kermit: (offscreen) "Practice using the levers at half throttle until you feel comfortable operating the machine before mowing for the first time."

Rohan Johnson practices using the levers at half throttle until you feel comfortable operating the machine before mowing for the first time

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do ***not*** move motion controls rapidly. sudden directly changes could cause loss of control, or damage to the machine."

Title reads: Do not move motion controls rapidly. sudden directly changes could cause loss of control, or damage to the machine

Kermit: (offscreen) "To park, disengage the mower. stop on lever ground, move the control levers out to the start, shutdown position to engage the park brake. move the throttle control to idle. allow the engine to cool for 20 seconds before turning off the machine, then turn the ignition key to the stop or off position, and remove the key."

Rohan Johnson does what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine. always lock the park brake, turn off the engine, and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended."

Title reads: Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine. always lock the park brake, turn off the engine, and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended.

## Slope Operation

Kermit: (offscreen) "Become proficient on operating the machine on flat ground before operating on slopes. rollover and loss of control accidents on slopes are a major cause of mowing injuries and deaths each year. some slopes are simply too steep to mow with your PZT60 lawn mower. if you feel uneasy on the slope, don't mow it."

Videos show what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always mow slopes at slower speeds. mow up and down slopes with the PZT60 Zero Turn Mower."

The Husqvarna PZT60 Company Worker mows slopes at slower speeds, and mows up and down slopes with the PZT60 Zero Turn Mower

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not mow slopes when the grass is wet to avoid losing traction."

The Husqvarna PZT60 Company Worker doesn't mow slopes when the grass is wet to avoid losing traction

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not mow where the machine could slip, tip, and rollover. never start, stop, or turn on a slope."

Rohan Johnson doesn't mow where the machine could slip, tip, and rollover an doesn't start, stop, or turn on a slope

Kermit: (offscreen) "Review your property using the slope gauge provided in the owner's manual. use a slope inclinometer to make sure slopes are safe to mow. do not exceed the recommended slope operation angle."

Videos show what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "While mowing, watch closely for holes, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects that can cause a loss of control of the mower."

Rohan Johnson picks up rocks on the lawn

Kermit: (offscreen) "Mow in a safe mowing pattern. maintain a safe distance that's at least as wide as your mower between you and bodies of water, or any retaining walls, ditches, or embankments. use a string trimmer, or walk behind mower in these areas."

The PZT60 Company Worker does what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you feel uncomfortable, or if you lose traction on a slope, stop mowing, disengage the deck, and proceed slowly and cautiously off the slope."

Title reads: Disengage the blades. then proceed slowly and cautiously off the slope.

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you install a rear attachment such as a bagger, always install ballast weights on the machine. when you remove your bagger, also remove the ballast weights."

The PZT60 Company Worker installs ballast weights on the machine if he installs a rear attachment such as a bagger

## Transporting Your PZT60 On A Trailer

Kermit: (offscreen) "Here are some tips to help you transport your mower safely on a trailer. use a trailer with sides, and a full width loading ramp that's at least 12 inches, or 30 centimeters wider than your mower. machine wheels can slip off the ramp, or trailer causing the machine to tip-over."

A picture shows a trailer

Kermit: (offscreen) "With the trailer packed in a lever surface, drive forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson drives forward up the ramp

Kermit: (offscreen) "With the mower deck raised, ROPS up, and seatbelt on, drive slowly in a straight line of the trailer ramp. make sure to keep the wheels away from the ramp edges."

Rohan Johnson drives slowly in a straight line of the trailer ramp. make sure to keep the wheels away from the ramp edges

Kermit: (offscreen) "Place the control sticks in the start, shutdown position, and lock the brake."

Rohan Johnson place the control sticks in the start, shutdown position, and locks the brake

Kermit: (offscreen) "Lower the mower deck completely, turn off engine, and remove the key, fasten the front and rear of your mower to the trailer at both sides of the frame with heavy duty straps, chains, or cables."

Rohan Johnson lowers the mower deck completely, turns off engine, and removes the key, and fastens the front and rear of your mower to the trailer at both sides of the frame with heavy duty straps, chains, or cables

Kermit: (offscreen) "Direct the straps down forward and outward from the machine. do not turn the machine around on the trailer. when unloading, drive backward down the ramp. cautiously drive the mower down the ramp, and away from the trailer."

Rohan Johnson directs the straps down forward and outward from the machine. he doesn't turn the machine around on the trailer. when he unloads, he drives backward down the ramp. cautiously drives the mower down the ramp, and away from the trailer

## Conclusion

Kermit: (offscreen) "That brings us to the end of this video on operating safely."

Videos show what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always refer to your operator's manual, or contact your Husqvarna dealer for any additional questions about mowing safety, operation, or maintenance. thank you for watching."

Title reads: Always refer to your operator's manual, or contact your Husqvarna dealer for any additional questions about mowing safety, operation, or maintenance