User manual HUSQVARNA H12542A

[. . . ] WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. SAFETY RULES • • • • • • • • • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. [. . . ] Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. MAX 1/3 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required before starting. • To start engine, hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. 10 Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be sure to clean both front wheels. Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth. NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact a qualified service center. BLADE HARDENED BOLT WASHER TRAILING EDGE CRANKSHAFT BELT RETAINER FIG. 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. [. . . ] Lifetime Warranty (“PARTS ONLY” after initial warranty expiration): Ignition coils and modules on handheld product. WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR TURF CARE Equipment - Zero Turn Riders (New warranty applies to units sold after August 1, 2005. Also applies to units factory-equipped with R. O. P. S. EZ Zero Turn Riders: 3 year consumer warranty or 600 hours of use (when used solely at the owner’s residence. ) EZ Zero Turn Riders: 1 year commercial warranty or 600 hours of use. [. . . ]