User manual HUSQVARNA 966975501

[. . . ] 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 Manufacturing Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Controls. [. . . ] This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. 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: • The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed. • Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. Set mower deck to transport position 8058-019 Starting the Engine • • Sit on the seat. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked position (transport) position. Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. • Pull parking brake upwards to activate. 8058-020 Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards. Depress blade switch 8052-001 25 operation Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. Place controls in neutral position 8061-026 Move the throttle to the middle position. Set the throttle 8052-001 If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pulled up. Set the choke control 26 8052-001 operation Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. Turn to the start position 8050-7432 When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying. Return to run position Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. 7. Move throttle control to full throttle. 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. In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right. Turning on the spot (zero turn) can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position. Set blade engagement and throttle control 8052-001 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. Place controls in neutral position 8061-026 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released. [. . . ] Adjust the position of the steering controls. Fill with fuel and open the fuel shut off valve. Check that there is drive to both wheels. Check: The safety switch for the parking brake. [. . . ]