Husqvarna TS142L Owner Manual - Page 16

To use the reverse operation system, WARNING, To engage and disengage the, cutting deck, To get

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To use the reverse operation system (ROS) Note: If you try to go rearward with the product when the cutting deck is engaged, the engine stops immediately. Engage the ROS to go rearward with the product when the cutting deck is engaged. 2. Move the attachment clutch control. WARNING: Before and while you operate the product rearward, look down and behind the product for the safety of others. 1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS. A B 2. Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start movement. 3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine "ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS. To engage and disengage the cutting deck WARNING: Do not operate the cutting deck without a deflector or grass catcher installed to the grass discharge. The product has an operator presence control (OPC). When you go away from the seat with the engine on and the cutting deck engaged, the engine stops. Stay fully and in the center of the seat to make sure that the engine operates correctly and does not stop on rough terrain or hills. 1. Set the correct cutting height. Refer to To set the cutting height on page 14. a) Move the attachment clutch control forward to engage the cutting deck. b) Move the attachment clutch control rearward to disengage the cutting deck. To get a good cutting result • For best performance, do maintenance on the product regularly as given in the maintenance schedule. Refer to Maintenance schedule on page 18. • Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad cutting result. • Do not use tire chains when you attach the cutting deck to the product. • Make sure that the cutting deck is level. Refer to To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck on page 24. • If the grass is high, start with a high cutting height and decrease it gradually. • Move the product forward at low speed if the grass is high and thick. • Use full throttle when you cut the grass. • Cut the grass in an irregular pattern. • Use the left side of the cutting deck when you cut near trees, bushes or paths. The blade cuts approximately 15 mm in from the side of the cutting deck. • When you cut large areas, move the product to the right during 1 or 2 turns around the work area. This procedure will keep the grass discharge away from shrubs, fences and driveways. After approximately 2 turns around the work area, cut in the opposite direction. • To get the best cutting result, cut the grass frequently. 16 1958 - 002 - 12.10.2022

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To use the reverse operation system
(ROS)
Note:
If you try to go rearward with the product
when the cutting deck is engaged, the engine stops
immediately. Engage the ROS to go rearward with
the product when the cutting deck is engaged.
WARNING:
Before and while you
operate the product rearward, look down
and behind the product for the safety of
others.
1.
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS.
B
A
2.
Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start
movement.
3.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine
"ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS.
To engage and disengage the
cutting deck
WARNING:
Do not operate the
cutting deck without a deflector or grass
catcher installed to the grass discharge.
The product has an operator presence control
(OPC). When you go away from the seat with the
engine on and the cutting deck engaged, the engine
stops.
Stay fully and in the center of the seat to make sure
that the engine operates correctly and does not stop
on rough terrain or hills.
1.
Set the correct cutting height. Refer to
To set the
cutting height on page 14
.
2.
Move the attachment clutch control.
a)
Move the attachment clutch control forward to
engage the cutting deck.
b)
Move the attachment clutch control rearward
to disengage the cutting deck.
To get a good cutting result
For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
schedule. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on
page 18
.
Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
Do not use tire chains when you attach the
cutting deck to the product.
Make sure that the cutting deck is level. Refer to
To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck on
page 24
.
If the grass is high, start with a high cutting
height and decrease it gradually.
Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
Use the left side of the cutting deck when you
cut near trees, bushes or paths. The blade cuts
approximately 15 mm in from the side of the
cutting deck.
When you cut large areas, move the product
to the right during 1 or 2 turns around
the work area. This procedure will keep the
grass discharge away from shrubs, fences and
driveways. After approximately 2 turns around
the work area, cut in the opposite direction.
To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
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1958 - 002 - 12.10.2022