Husqvarna GT48XLSi Owners Manual - Page 11

To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig. 11, To Operate Mower, To Stop Mower Blades, To Operate On Hills,

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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height. (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.) • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole as shown and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 9/16" 3/4" Fig. 11 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. While engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. • Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT".) • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute in place (See Fig. 12). REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 13) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to mow in the reverse direction without first pressing the ROS button (G) will stop mower blades. Ensure the transmission is in the neutral position, move the attachment clutch control to the disengaged position, and then back into the engaged position before continuing with ROS operation. WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Allowing reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area. • With engine running, depress brake pedal all the way down. • Press ROS button (G) and ensure the ROS button is lit. • Look down and behind before and while backing. • Release brake pedal and depress reverse drive pedal to start movement. • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, press the ROS button to return to normal operation. The ROS button should no longer be lit. G Fig. 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowlydepressappropriatedrivepedaltoslowestsetting. • Make all turns slowly. Fig. 12 11

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OPERATION
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height. (See “TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
section of this manual.)
•
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole as
shown and tighten securely.
•
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
Fig. 11
3/4”
9/16”
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch.
While engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and
centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from
hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on
rough, rolling terrain or hills.
•
Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT".)
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher, on mowers
so equipped, or the deflector chute in place
(See Fig. 12).
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed
before starting up or down
hills.
•
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
brake pedal.
•
Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting.
•
Make all turns slowly.
G
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
(See Fig. 13)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS).
Any attempt by the operator to mow in the reverse
direction without first pressing the ROS button (G) will stop
mower blades. Ensure the transmission is in the neutral
position, move the attachment clutch control to the disen-
gaged position, and then back into the engaged position
before continuing with ROS operation.
WARNING:
Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Allowing re-
verse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should
only be done when the operator decides it is necessary
to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
•
With engine running, depress brake pedal all the way
down.
•
Press ROS button (G) and ensure the ROS button is lit.
•
Look down and behind before and while backing.
•
Release brake pedal and depress reverse drive pedal
to start movement.
•
When use of the ROS is no longer needed, press the
ROS button to return to normal operation.
The ROS
button should no longer be lit.