User manual HUSQVARNA HN1136A

[. . . ] 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 All rights reserved. Printed in U. S. A. Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving and Transport on Public Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Release the parking brake before moving the mower. 8050-005 Parking brake not activated Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades. In order to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is moved forward or back respectively. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best mower performance and battery charging. 8058-122 Throttle control Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than five seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before retrying. 8058-122 Ignition switch 19 CONTROLS Choke Control The choke control is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. For cold starts the throttle should be pushed fully forward to the choke position. WARNING!Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors (see the safety instruction). 8058-122 Choke control Fuel Tank Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank volume is 3 gallons (11. 4 liters). Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightened and the cap gasket is not damaged. The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). First time users should push mower (see Manual Transport 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. To turn to the left While moving in a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the right lever, this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction. To zero turn While moving in a forward direction, first pull both control levers back until the mower stops or slows dramatically. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]