User manual HUSQVARNA MZ6128

[. . . ] Operator Manual MZ6128 / 966502301 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English 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. [. . . ] 10. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, “half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING. 8066-008 Release ignition to the RUN position 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 The 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 the mower to start other vehicles. 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. 8011-642 Jumper cable connection 28 OPERATION Running 1. Release the parking brake by 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). 8058-044 Parking brake 3. Select the cutting height by setting the cutting height pin into the desired hole. Release foot pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height. 4. Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades. WARNING!Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. 8065-017 Cutting height selection 5. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch. 6. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit symbol). 7. 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. 8065-016 Engage the mower deck and move the throttle to FULL 29 OPERATION Operating on Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions. [. . . ] Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine. 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. [. . . ]