User manual HUSQVARNA YTH 180 TWIN

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 30 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. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. â· 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. â· Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position. â· Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/ disconnection lever in position "connection". The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. To Use Cruise Control The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. â· With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to "SET" position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever. Cutting Lower the cutting unit by moving the lift lever forward and connect the cutting unit. Choose a driving speed which suits the terrain and required cutting results. Cutting tips Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown away by the blades. [. . . ] At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. If adjustment is necessary, see step 2 in Visual Adjustment instructions above. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade (Fig. [. . . ]