User manual HUSQVARNA GTH260XP

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. â· Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the lawnmower. â· Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. â· Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. [. . . ] When the engine is cold the choke should be pulled out before starting. When the engine has started and is running smoothly push the choke in. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. â· With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, pull cruise control lever (12) up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the lever. Do not smoke when filling with petrol or fill up when the engine is warm. The combined oil refilling cap and the oil stick is accessible when the bonnet is lifted forwards. If more oil is needed add SAE 10W30 oil to the "FULL" marking. SAE 5W-30 oil should be used during the winter (below freezing point). Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. The cutting result is best with high engine speed (blades rotate quickly) and low gear (machine goes slowly). If the grass is not too long and thick the drive speed can be increased by selecting a higher gear or reducing the motor speed, without affecting the cutting result. Cutting becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly distributed over the surface. Total time taken is not greater, since higher drive speed can be selected without affecting the cutting results. [. . . ] â· With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjustment nut (B) clockwise (ltighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower (Fig. NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". â· Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. â· Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut. [. . . ]