Husqvarna 960 43 03-09, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Introduction
WARNING:
Read and understand the
safety chapter before you use the product.
To fill fuel
WARNING:
Gasoline is very
flammable. Be careful and refuel outdoors.
Refer to
Fuel safety on page 9
.
CAUTION:
Always use correct fuel
type. Incorrect fuel type causes damage to
the product.
• Use gasoline of the correct type. Refer to Technical
data on page 36
. For more information about the
fuel, refer to the engine manual supplied by the
engine manufacturer.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if necessary.
• Do not fully fill the fuel tank. Keep a space of a
minimum 1 in.
To start the product
To do before you start the product
WARNING:
Before you operate the
product, carefully read and understand
the safety instructions and the operation
instructions.
1. Do a check of the engine oil level. Refer to To do a
check of the engine oil level on page 27 .
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Refer to To fill fuel on
page 12
.
3. Disengage the freewheel mode. Refer to
To put the
product in freewheel mode on page 16 .
4. Sit in the seat in operation position.
5. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
To engage and
disengage the parking brake on page 14 .
6. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
to
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
page 15
.
To start a warm engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
to
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
page 15 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow
position on page 13
.
4. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. If the temperature is low, let the engine become
warm before you start to cut grass.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
to
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
page 15 .
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