Stopping The Engine; Operating On Hills - Husqvarna Z 254F Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
6. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not
operate the starter for more than five seconds
each time. If the engine does not start, wait
approximately ten seconds before retrying.
7. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push the choke control in, if it was
used to start a cold engine.
8. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let
the engine to operate at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Release the park brake by pulling the steering
/ park brake controls inwards to the neutral
position at the same time.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the operator
tries to leave the seat with the engine running,
without first setting the park brake, the engine
will shut off.
2. Lower the mower deck to the desired cutting
height.
3. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit
symbol).
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
5. Pull control levers inward and slowly move
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the minimum position
(tortoise symbol).
2. Move the steering controls at the same time
out to the park brake position.
3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
blade switch down.
4. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.
If the engine has been worked hard, let it idle
at least 60 seconds to attain a usual operating
temperature before stopping. To prevent
fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling the engine
for longer periods.
5. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
Remove key. Always remove key when
leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
and leaving the machine, both steering / park
brake controls must be moved out to the locked
position at the same time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the
ignition switch in a position than OFF will cause
the battery to be discharged.

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes
in the Safety section.
• Use the slowest speed possible before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is fully necessary, pull steering / park
brake controls into the neutral position and push
outward to engage the park brake.
• Pull the steering / park brake controls back to
the center of the mower and push forward to
regain forward movement.
• Make all turns slowly.
WARNING! Do not drive the rider on
terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees.
Mow slopes up and down, never side to side.
Avoid sudden directional changes. Do not drive
across slopes.
When stopping
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