User manual HUSQVARNA R 153SV

[. . . ] Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely nec es sary and lift only the part which is away from the op er a tor. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute. [. . . ] Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to pre serve balance. On multibladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate. Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon mon ox ide fumes can collect. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Upper handles Fuel-enrichment pump Fastening knobs for upper handles Grass catcher Oil filler cap Oil drain plug Deck Adjusting levers for cutting height Spark plug Fuel cap Engine start-grip 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rear deflector Throttle lever Engine stop lever Reduction gear Ignition key Handle advance speed Clutch lever To cut the grass with the mulching system (no grass collection), lift the rear deflector panel and insert the cap by fixing it with the spring as shown in the figure. Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position. Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut. Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the grass discharge chute while the engine is running. Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed. Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation. Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running. 6l Oil must be added to the engine before use STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig. JII) Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows: a) Engines with choke system: when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever pressed against handle while starting and using the machine (it operates the engine brake). C) Engines with primer system: Press the fuel-enrichment pump (2) located on the carburettor 3 or 4 times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX. For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of the engine. Hold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full extent. MOWING To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance gear. Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the subsequent holes in the plate (R) or in the hole "S" . [. . . ] The user is legally obliged to take the used batteries to special collection points or to return them to the retailer. If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture Within the guarantee period, Husqvarna Outdoor Products, through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing: a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer. C) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty adjustment by the user. E) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Husqvarna Outdoor Products. [. . . ]