Husqvarna Z 242F, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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 When stopping
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.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The mower is
equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded
system. The other vehicle must also be a
12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use
your mower to start other vehicles.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when around batteries.
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.
Weak Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine,
it must be recharged. (See
Battery
in the
Maintenance section.)
If jumper cables are used for emergency starting:
Jumper Cable Use
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.