User manual HUSQVARNA 966495501

[. . . ] Operator Manual Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. RZ3016 / 966042901 RZ3016BF / 966495501 In order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. The use of other parts voids the warranty. Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer. [. . . ] The cutting height is set by placing a lever in the notch for the desired cutting height. The lifting lever can also be used to temporarily adjust the cutting height, such as when passing a minor bump in the lawn. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use the high position (F) to transport. The mower deck’s lifting lever 8050-014 Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. (1 bar) Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface. If the unit still does not track straight contact your Husqvarna workshop for adjustments. HUSQVARNA-21 CONTROLS Blade Control Lever To lower the mower deck and engage the blades, lift the lever up off the lock notch and lower slowly. WARNING!No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless: ♦ the engine stopped ♦ the ignition key removed ♦ the parking brake activated Manual Transport Mower deck blade control lever in the disengaged position 8050-016 When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the EZT Hydrogear bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots. Release linkages to hold in the bypass position. • To reengage the EZT’s to drive, reverse the above procedure. Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides 8050-018 22 - HUSQVARNA operation Read “Safety Instructions” section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Steering To move forward and backward The direction and speed of the mower’s movements is effected by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side of mower. The left control lever controls the left wheel. The right control lever controls the right wheel. First time users should push mower (see “Moving by Hand” in the Operation section) to an open, flat area, without other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. In order to move unit under its own power, the operator must be in the seat, start engine (see “Before Starting” in Operation section), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do not engage blades at this time, rotate control levers inward. As long as the control levers have not been moved forward or backwards, mower will not move. Slowly move both control levers forward slightly. This will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight line. Pull back on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving. Pull back slightly on control levers, this will allow mower to start moving backwards. Push forward on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving. To turn to the right While moving in a forward direction, pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the left lever, this will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction. [. . . ] The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine’s resale value. 15. Fill in the sales papers Delivery service has been carried out. Certified: 52 - HUSQVARNA SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign After the First 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil. HUSQVARNA-53 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the fuel pump’s air filter. [. . . ]