Husqvarna MZ 61 Owners Manual - Page 10

SAFETY • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Only use approved repair parts for the machine. • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them. CAUTION! Use protective glasses for maintenance work. • Check the park brake's functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary. • The mulch blades should only be used in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired. • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves, and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine. • Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage. • Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Transport Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use extreme caution when towing. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.. Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. Do not tow on sloped ground. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment. Do not tow near ditches, canals, and other hazards. Spark Arrestor This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forested, bush covered or grassy lands unless the engine's system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). Federal laws apply on federal lands. If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer. WARNING! Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over. 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. • The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer. • Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the park brake, turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when transporting. • Do not operate this machine on public roadways. • Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road. • Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system. • Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator. • Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand. • When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 10O. 10