User manual HUSQVARNA TE-TC570 2002

[. . . ] Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. , which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. [. . . ] · Remove bagger and mulching plug (if installed). · Depress rear door and install discharge chute through opening in backplate and slide over deck adaptor. · Attach the chute by hooking the two straps into the holes in the flange of the chute. NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. If it does, the discharge chute will not float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain. · Install the discharge deflector to the backplate by screwing the four (4) wing screws into the threaded inserts located in the backplate. · Tighten the wing screws securely. TO CONVERT MOWER (Converting to mulching or rear discharging will require a mulcher plug and discharge deflector) MULCHING (Requires mulcher plug) · Place deck into the high cut position. · Remove bagger or optional rear discharge deflector. · Unhook the two (2) straps and remove discharge chute · Insert mulcher plug and handle assembly through back plate and onto the mower deck chute adaptor. · Secure the plug assembly by connecting the two straps over the handle and hook into the holes provided . · The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position. · When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. · When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. · The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. · When the engine is running and the bagger or optional deflector are not installed the mower should not operate. MANDREL ASSEMBLY 5 STAR PATTERN 5 STAR CENTER HOLE LOCK WASHER BLADE FIG. 20 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOWER ARE NOT THE SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS. 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt attaching this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning ( ) clockwise and tighten by turning ( ) counterclockwise. BLADE FLAT WASHER BLADE BOLT LEFT HAND THREADED 6 STAR PATTERN 6 STAR CENTER HOLE LH MANDREL ASSEMBLY LOCK WASHER TRAILING EDGE FIG. 21 19 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL · Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. · Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. · Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. [. . . ] HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. [. . . ]