Husqvarna Z142 Owner Manual - Page 10

SAFETY • Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. • Do not make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap blades or use protective gloves when handling them. • Check the park brake's functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary. • Do not work with the starter circuit if there is spilled fuel. • 0DNHVXUHWKDWWKHIXHO¿OOHUFDSLVPRXQWHG WLJKWO\DQGQRÀDPPDEOHVXEVWDQFHVDUHNHSWLQ an open vessel. • Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit. This can cause battery H[SORVLRQ¿UHRU eye injury. Sparking will not occur after the grounding cable (normally negative, black) is removed from the battery. • Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery ¿UVWDQGUHFRQQHFWLWODVW • Do not make a bridge short circuit across the starter relay to run the starter. • Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately with water. • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately. • Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases form in the battery. Do not perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or near RSHQÀDPHVRU sparks. The battery can explode and cause serious injury or damage. • 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 mulch blades must only be used in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired. • Regularly clean the deck and the underside of the deck. Avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Transport • 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 full width ramps for loading machine into a trailer or truck. • Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Operate the park brake by securing the steering controls in the outboard position ZLWKHODVWLFRUUDWFKHWVWUDSV7XUQRႇWKHIXHO supply. Fasten the machine down with approved devices such as bands, chains or straps. • Both front and rear tie down straps must be used and directed down and out from the machine. WARNING! Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury RUGHDWKLIWKHPDFKLQHIDOOVRႇWKHUDPSV IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake LVQRWVXႈFLHQWWRORFNWKHPDFKLQHLQSODFH 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. • Do not operate this machine on public roadways. • &KHFNDQGDELGHE\ORFDOWUDႈFUHJXODWLRQV before transporting the machine on public roads. • Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system. • Do not tow trailers, etc. with this mower. They may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to the mower and possible 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 use more than the maximum recommended operation angle of 10 degrees. ESQUEMA 10 67