User manual HUSQVARNA HECTH172A

[. . . ] Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit. When this product is worn out and no longer used, it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling. ©2010 HTC. Printed in U. S. A. Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving and Transport on Public Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Good Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Personal Safety Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Slope Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safe Handling of Gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Spark Arrestor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CONTROLS. [. . . ] As long as the control levers have not been 24 OPERATION Before Starting • Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the desired position. The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started: 1. The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed. 3. Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. 8058-044 Activate parking brake before starting Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward. 3. Activate the parking brake. 8058-048 Set mower deck to the transport position 25 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch. 8058-043 Press the control for disengaging the mower deck 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 80661-012 Place controls in neutral position 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 80658-050 Set the throttle 26 OPERATION 7. Open the fuel tank valve. WARNING!Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces. 8065-013 Fuel valve in the OPEN position 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time. 7. The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively. 8065-016 Engage the mower deck and move the throttle to FULL 29 OPERATION Operating on Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions. Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. • • • The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. 80661-012 Place controls in neutral position • • • To restart movement, release the parking brake. Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion. Make all turns slowly. 8058-044 Release the parking brake to restart movement 30 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). [. . . ] CE requirements The Declaration of Conformity is included in the literature packet. 56 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service 1. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). Mount the steering controls in the normal position. Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch. [. . . ]