User manual HUSQVARNA YTH 180 TWIN

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The oil level should lie between the two markings on the oil stick. If more oil is needed add SAE 30 oil to the "FULL " marking. SAE 5W-30 oil should be used during the winter (below freezing point). Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. Pull out the choke control (if engine is cold). 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 and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. Park tractor on level surface so it will not roll in any direction. Parking brake must be disengaged for the following procedure. Start engine and move throttle control to slow position. â· Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. â· Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position. Start engine and move throttle control to slow position. â· Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. â· Your tractor is now ready for normal operation. The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/ disconnection lever in position "connection". [. . . ] â· Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. â· Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut. Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley (1), the clutch pulley (2) and the engine's drive wheel (3). Push the belt up between two fan blades and rotate the fan clockwise until the belt comes loose (4). [. . . ]