OM, 2348 LS, (CA), 96043004900, 2008-03, Ride Mower - Husqvarna
OM, 2348 LS, (CA), 96043004900, 2008-03, Ride Mower - Husqvarna
OM, 2348 LS, (CA), 96043004900, 2008-03, Ride Mower - Husqvarna
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OPERATION<br />
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result<br />
in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor<br />
or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide<br />
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.<br />
HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR<br />
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4a)<br />
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing<br />
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the<br />
op er a tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking<br />
brake will shut off the engine.<br />
• Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.<br />
• Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, re lease pressure<br />
from brake pedal (B), then release parking brake<br />
lever. Pedal should re main in brake position. Make<br />
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.<br />
B<br />
C<br />
FIG. 4a<br />
STOPPING (See Fig. 4b)<br />
MOWER BLADES -<br />
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever<br />
to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.<br />
FIG. 4b<br />
GROUND DRIVE -<br />
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full<br />
“BRAKE” position.<br />
IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDA<strong>LS</strong><br />
RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.<br />
9<br />
ENGINE -<br />
• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)<br />
position.<br />
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and<br />
full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine<br />
to “backfire”.<br />
• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and remove key.<br />
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent<br />
un author ized use.<br />
• Never use choke to stop engine.<br />
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY<br />
POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL <strong>CA</strong>USE THE BATTERY<br />
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).<br />
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing<br />
idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may<br />
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always<br />
stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.<br />
<strong>CA</strong>UTION: Always stop tractor complete<br />
ly, as described above, before leaving<br />
the operator's position; to empty<br />
grass catcher, etc.<br />
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL - D (See Fig. 5)<br />
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).<br />
• Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces<br />
engines operating efficiency.<br />
• Full speed (fast) of fers the best bagging and mower<br />
per for mance.<br />
F<br />
D<br />
FIG. 5<br />
N<br />
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)<br />
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.<br />
Do not use to start a warm engine.<br />
• To engage choke control (N), pull knob out. Slowly<br />
push knob in to disengage.