User manual HUSQVARNA 580 R

[. . . ] 580 R, 580 RS, 580 RSE, 580 RSW, 600 C Owner’s Manual 606 00 02 98A 11/00 Printed in USA 2 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 11. Poignée du démarreur manuel 12. Commande de l’entraînement des roues (tondeuses autotractées) 13. Déflecteur à paillis Mulch 14. [. . . ] (See Specifications for tank capacity. ) 6. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel. To configure your mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching, proceed as follows: Bagging: Lift rear door, place bar of grass bag frame on lip of mounting flange and lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position. Be sure there are no openings between bag and mounting surface after installing bag. If necessary clear bag mounting surface of debris. Then with handle, lift bag up off mounting flange and close rear door. Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Husqvarna original equipment replacement bag only. Side Discharge: With grass bag removed, remove two lock nuts and washers that secure side discharge opening cover to mower. Lift cover to free tabs from slots and remove cover from mower. Position holes in side discharge deflector over studs on mower. Place tab on rear edge of deflector onto edge of discharge opening. WARNING: NEVER direct discharge of material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone near equipment while unit is in operation. Mulching: Remove grass bag and install side discharge opening cover. Open rear door and insert plug with the beveled face to the left. Rear door should close flush. STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY To stop the mower in an emergency situation, release both the engine/blade control bail and the wheel drive control bail from the handlebar. Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. Mower Configurations CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower unless either side discharge opening cover or side discharge deflector is installed. Objects may be picked up and thrown causing damage or personal injury. Never operate engine with rear door open unless grass bag is in place. GB - 12 STARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figures 1, 4 and 6 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: Start engine on a hard level surface that is free of debris. Mowing Tips CAUTION: On swivel wheel models, when mowing on slopes it is recommended that the linchpin be positioned through the swivel lock hole. If wheels are in the swivel position and control handles are released the mower may “free roll” downhill. [. . . ] Friction wheel engagement not adjusted properly or damaged. Idler and idler spring installed incorrectly. Traction drive cable detached or broken. Debris in gear set. ACCESSORIES See your authorized Husqvarna dealer to add these optional accessories. [. . . ]