Husqvarna Z454 Owner Manual - Page 18
Operating on Hills
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O P E R AT I O N The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started: • The blade switch must be pressed downward into the disengaged position. • The park brake must be applied, by having both control levers in the outboard (park brake on) position. • Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral / parking brake position. Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal forward. 9. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let the engine to run at a moderate speed, approximately mid throttle, for a short time before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no choke). Running 1. Move the steering controls in, out of the neutral /parking brake position. NOTE: The mower has an operator presence system. If the engine is running and the operator tries to leave the seat without first engaging the park brake, the engine will shut off. 2. Release the foot pedal latch to lower the deck to the set cutting height. 3. Move throttle control to full throttle. 4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade switch up. WARNING! Make sure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. 3. Push the blade switch down to disengage the mower blades. 4. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral / parking brake position. 5. Move throttle control to the middle position. If the engine is cold, pull the choke control up. 6. Open the fuel tank valve. 7. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than five seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait approximately ten seconds before retrying. 8. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it was used to start a cold engine. 5. Rotate the control levers inward and slowly move both control levers slightly forward to move forward in a straight line. Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). 2. Move the steering controls outward. 3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch down. 4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedals forward to the transport position. 5. Engage the park brake by moving the control levers outward into the park brake position. If the engine has been worked hard, let it to idle at least 60 seconds and get to a normal operating temperature before stopping. To 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. 18