Husqvarna V 554 Manuel D'utilisation page 17

OPERATION
WARNING! The engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the
machine in enclosed spaces.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed down into
the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be engaged.
• Both steering controls must be in the neutral
position.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the mid throttle
position. If the engine is cold, pull the choke
control up.
2. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before trying again.
3. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
4. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit
symbol).
2. Engage the OPC.
3. Release the park brake.
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
5. Grasp the speed control bar and the steering
controls to start movement.
NOTE: When mowing in reverse, use the smaller
bar at the rear of the console.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the steering controls back to the neutral
position and release the OPC lever.
2. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
blade switch down.
3. Move the throttle to the minimum position
(tortoise symbol).
4. Engage the park brake.
5. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and
remove key. Remove the key when leaving
the mower to prevent unapproved use.
Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes
in the Safety section.
• Use the slowest speed possible before starting
up or down hills.
• If stopping is fully necessary, pull steering
controls into the neutral position.
• Pull the steering controls back to the center of
the mower and push forward to regain forward
movement.
• Try not to stop or change speed on hills.
• Make all turns slowly.
WARNING! Do not use the mower on
terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow
slopes side to side, never up and down. Avoid
sudden directional changes.
Mowing Tips
• Find and flag rocks and other fixed objects to
avoid collisions.
• Start with a high cutting height and reduce it
until the desired mowing result is attained. Cut
the average lawn to 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) during
the cool season and over 3" (76.2 mm) during
the hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, mow grass over
6" (15.2 cm) in height twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to the desired height.
• The mowing result will be best with a high
engine speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and
low speed (the operator moves slowly). If the
grass is not too long and dense, the operating
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