Transport; Towing; Spark Arrestor - Husqvarna Z 254 Manual Del Operador

SAFETY
• Ensure that the fuel filler cap is mounted tightly
and no flammable substances are stored in an
open vessel.
• Sparking can occur
when working with
the battery and the
heavy cables of
the starter circuit.
This can cause
battery explosion,
fire or eye injury.
Sparking will not occur after the grounding
cable (normally negative, black) is removed
from the battery.
• Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
• Do not make a bridge short circuit across the
starter relay to run the starter.
• Be very careful when handling battery acid.
Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns.
If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse
immediately with water.
• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a
doctor immediately.
• Be careful when
servicing the battery.
Explosive gases
form in the battery.
Do not perform
maintenance on
the battery when
smoking or near
open flames or sparks. The battery can explode
and cause serious injury or damage.
• The machine is tested and approved only
with the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
approved repair parts for the machine.
• The mulch blades must only be used in familiar
areas when higher quality mowing is desired.
• Regularly clean deck and underside of
deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.

Transport

• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
• Both front and rear tie down straps must be
used and directed down and out from the
machine.
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• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Engage the park brake by securing
the steering controls in the outboard position
with elastic or ratcheting straps. Turn off the
fuel supply. Fasten the machine down with
approved devices such as bands, chains or
straps.
• Do not operate this machine on public
roadways.
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on roads.
• Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage
to the drive system.
• Do not tow trailers, etc. with this mower. They
may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to
the mower and possible serious injury to the
operator.
• Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up
ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed.
Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand.
• When loading or unloading this machine, do
not use more than the maximum recommended
operation angle of 10 degrees.
WARNING! Use much more caution
when loading the machine into a truck or
trailer using ramps. There is the possibility of
dangerous injury or death if the machine falls
off the ramps.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake
is not sufficient to lock the machine in position
during transport. Make sure that the machine
is correctly fastened to the transport vehicle.
Always reverse the machine onto the transport
vehicle to avoid tipping it over.

Towing

If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use much
more caution when towing. Do not let children or
others in or on towed equipment.
Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel
slowly and leave more distance to stop. Do not
tow on sloped ground. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of
control.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment. Do not tow
near ditches, canals, and other hazards.

Spark Arrestor

This mower is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and must not be used on
or near unimproved forested, bush covered
or grassy lands unless the engine's system is