Husqvarna MZ 52LE Limited Edition Operation Manual - Page 19

O P E R AT I O N prevent fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling the engine for longer periods. 6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and remove the key. Always remove the key when leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized use. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in a position than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged. 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 necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push outward. Engage the park brake. • To restart movement, release the park brake. • Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion. • Make all turns slowly. 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. CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. 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. 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. WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. 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. 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. Cut the average lawn to 2-1/2" during the cool season and over 3" during the hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, mow grass over 6" in height twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • The mowing result will be best with a high engine speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and low speed (the 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. 19