User manual HUSQVARNA EZ5225

[. . . ] Operator Manual EZ4824K / 966038201 EZC4824BF / 966047501 EZ5224 / 966038301 EZ5224BF / 966495901 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 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. [. . . ] 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 a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces. Set the engine speed 8052-001 27 operation Weak Battery WARNING!Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use your mower to start other vehicles. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See “Battery” in the Maintenance Section. ) If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: Jumper Cables • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged battery, away from the fuel tank and battery. To remove cables, reverse order • Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • Remove RED cable last from both batteries. Jumper cable connection 8011-642 28 operation Running 1. Release the parking brake by pushing the button and moving the lever downward. NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 2. Move the steering controls to the neutral position (N). Parking brake released 8058-020 3. Set retaining pin into selected cutting height and secure the opposite side with a cotter hairpin. Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades. Secure selected cutting height 4. Push the release button on the cutting height lever and move lever to the pin, release the button. 5. Set the cutting height with the cutting height adjustment lever. 8058-024 Mower deck lifting lever 8058-019 29 operation 6. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch. 7. Move throttle control to full throttle. The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. [. . . ] The safety switch in the steering controls. Check the idle speed Check the engine high idle speed Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service every 300 hours. The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine’s resale value. [. . . ]