Husqvarna Z254i Owners Manual - Page 14

Throttle Control CONTROLS Service Meter The throttle control regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled out. See Blade Switch. To increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is moved forward or back respectively. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best mower performance and battery charging. The service meter displays the total number of hours the engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower need servicing. After every 50 hours of operation, an oil can icon will appear and stay on for two hours, before an automatic reset occurs. To service the engine and mower, see the Service Journal of this manual. Note: The service minder operates (clocks hours) only when the engine is running or when the SmartSwitch is active (unlocked). Cold Weather Control In temperatures below 32OF, move the throttle control forward past the start detent to the snowflake symbol. Once the engine has started, slowly move the throttle control back to the full throttle position. Blade Switch To engage the mower deck, pull the knob out; mower blades are disengaged when the knob is pressed down. 14