User manual HUSQVARNA YTH170

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. 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 backward (1). Push in the button (2) and then move the lever forward (3). Turn the ignition key to "START position". Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started Push the gas control to the required speed. Start engine and move throttle control to slow position. 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. [. . . ] Distance "A" should be the same or within 6mm (1/4") of each other. â· If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. 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). [. . . ]