User manual HUSQVARNA HNS1136A

[. . . ] 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. ©2009 Husqvarna. Printed in U. S. A. Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving and Transport on Public Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 8050-006 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. 8050-006 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 knob should be pushed forward all of the way. WARNING!Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors (see the safety instruction). 8050-007 Choke control Refueling 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). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. The right control lever controls the right wheel. 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. [. . . ] 9. Check that there is drive to both wheels. 11. Check: The safety switch for the parking brake. The safety switch in the steering controls. Engaging the blades. 12. Check the idle speed 13. Check the engine high idle speed 14. Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. [. . . ]