Husqvarna RZ 3016, Operator'S Manual

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Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the mower deck by sliding the blade control
lever out of the lock notch and down into the lower
position.
2. Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to
the transport position.
3. When the machine is standing still, activate the park brake
by pulling the lever backward.
If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle at
least 60 seconds to attain a normal operating temperature
before stopping. To prevent fouling the spark plugs, avoid
idling the engine for longer periods.
4. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise
symbol). Turn the ignition key to the stop position. Never
use choke to stop the engine.
5. Move the steering controls outward.
6. Remove the key. Always remove key when leaving the
mower to prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch
in any other position than OFF will cause the battery to be
discharged.
Mowing Tips
• Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid
collisions.
• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the
desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should
be cut to 64 mm during the cool season and over 76 mm
during the hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often after moderate growth. For best cutting
performance, grass over 15 cm in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high, the second to the
desired height.
• The mowing result will be best with a high engine speed
(blades rotate rapidly) and low speed (rider moves slowly).
If the grass is not too long and dense, the driving speed
can be increased without negatively affecting the mowing
result.
• The finest lawns are obtained by mowing often. The lawn
becomes more even and the grass clippings more evenly
distributed over the mown area. The total time taken is not
increased as a higher operating speed can be used without
poor mowing results.
• Avoid mowing wet lawns. The mowing result is poorer
because the wheels sink into the soft lawn, clumps build,
and grass clippings fasten under the cowling.
• Hose the mower deck underside with water after each use.
When cleaning, the mower deck shall be raised into the
transport position. Make sure the mower is cooled and the
engine is off.
• Use compressed air to clean top surface of the deck.
Avoid flooding water on top surface, engine and electrical
components.
• When the mulching kit is used, it is important that the
mowing interval is frequent.
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OPERATION