User manual HUSQVARNA MZ28ZT BF

[. . . ] Operator Manual MZ6128 / 966502301 MZ28ZT BF / 966582501 FD52M / 966582601 FD61M / 966582701 English Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. To implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer. Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit. When this product is worn out and no longer used, it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling. ©2010 HTC. [. . . ] This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. First time users should push mower (see Manual Transport in the Operation section) to an open, flat area, without other people or vehicles or obstacles nearby. To move unit under its own power, the operator must be in the seat, start engine (see Before Starting in the Operation section), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do not engage blades at this time, rotate control levers inward. As long as the control levers have not been 24 OPERATION Before Starting • Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule in the Maintenance section). The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started: 1. The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed. 3. Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. 8058-044 Activate parking brake before starting Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward. 3. Activate the parking brake. 8058-048 Set mower deck to the transport position 25 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch. 8058-043 Press the control for disengaging the mower deck 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 80661-012 Place controls in neutral position 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 80658-050 Set the throttle 26 OPERATION 7. Open the fuel tank valve. WARNING!Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces. 8065-013 Fuel valve in the OPEN position 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before retrying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Briggs & Stratton engine on this unit is equipped with Electronic Fuel Management (EFM). The engine choke is automatically regulated during starting and warm up. 80658-050 Turn to the START position 9. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, “half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING. 8066-008 Release ignition to the RUN position 27 OPERATION Weak Battery WARNING!Always wear eye protection when around batteries. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use the mower to start other vehicles. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Refer to the EFM Information Sheet from the unit literature packet for specific jump starting instructions. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: Jumper Cables • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged battery. • 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 • Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • Remove RED cable last from both batteries. 8011-642 Jumper cable connection 28 OPERATION Running 1. Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward. [. . . ] Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plug. Clean, charge, and store the battery in a cool place, but protect it from direct cold. 8. Store the machine in a clean, dry place and cover it for extra protection. WARNING!Never store an engine with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated spaces where fuel vapor can come in contact with open flames, sparks, or a pilot light such as in a boiler, hot water tank, clothes drier, etc. [. . . ]