User manual HUSQVARNA LTH145

[. . . ] Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. â· Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. â· Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Such instruction should emphasize: - the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines; - control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. [. . . ] The accelerator control regulates the motor speed and also the speed of the blades. Full speed lies between these two positions. When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged. There are four different positions for this lever: N = Neutral (no drive) S = Slow F = Fast R = Reverse The lever can be moved steplessly between S and F to ensure the required speed. Move the lever forward to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades begin to rotate. If the lever is moved backwards the drive will be disconnected and the rotation of the blades slowed down by the action of the brake shoes on the pulley. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit Pull the lever backwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irregularities in the lawn, etc. During transportation the cutting unit shall be in the highest position. to lower the unit: Pull the lever backwards (1). Push in the button (2) and then move the lever forward (3). Ignition Lock There are three different positions for the ignition key: OFF All electric current broken. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position. engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position. Start engine and move throttle control to slow position. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your tractor is now ready for normal operation. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. [. . . ] NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley (1), the clutch pulley (2) and the engine's drive wheel (3). Push the belt up between two fan blades and rotate the fan clockwise until the belt comes loose (4). The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. [. . . ]