User manual HUSQVARNA CTH173

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. â· Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the lawnmower. [. . . ] Your machine is also equipped with a system that will not allow mower to operate if the bagger or optional rear discharge deflector is not installed properly. Turn the ignition key to "START position". Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started Push the gas control to the required speed. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. localize and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. Begin with a high cutting height and reduce until the required cutting result is obtained. The cutting result is best with high engine speed (blades rotate quickly) and low gear (machine goes slowly). If the grass is not too long and thick the drive speed can be increased by selecting a higher gear or increasing the motor speed, without affecting the cutting result. the best lawn is achieved if the grass is cut often. Cutting becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly distributed over the surface. Total time taken is not greater, since higher drive speed can be selected without affecting the cutting results. The cutting results will be worse since the wheels will sink into the soft lawn. Spray the cutting unit with water underneath after use. Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings. â· To continue mowing, be sure bagger is down and in proper operating position which will allow mower to operate. ) To mulching Place deck into the high cut position. remove bagger or optional rear discharge deflector. Insert plug assembly through back plate and into the mower deck chute adaptor. [. . . ] Engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast " IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area is clear. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. [. . . ]