Husqvarna Z454X Manuel D'utilisation page 4

7. Fuses
8. Fuel tank cap
9. Choke control
10. Ignition switch
11. Throttle control
12. PTO button
13. Fuel gauge
14. Seat adjustment lever
15. Deck lifting lever
16. Type plate
17. ROPS
Roll Over Protection Structure
(ROPS)
ROPS is a protective frame that decreases the risk
of injury if the product overturns. Use the ROPS and
the safety belt when you operate the product on
slopes.
Steering controls
The direction of the product is controlled by the 2
control levers. Refer to
The control levers can be moved forward and
rearward from a neutral position. Refer to
the product on page 13 .
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts from the
seat. The engine and the drive to the blades stop if
the blades are engaged or the parking brake is not
Operation conditions on page 9 .
applied. Refer to
Ignition key
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Start position (A)
• Run position (B)
• Headlight position (C)
• Stop position (D)
A
B
C
D
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Product overview on page 3 .
To operate
Headlights
A
B
C
D
• Turn the ignition key to the headlight position (C)
to operate the product with the headlights on.
• Turn the ignition key to the run position (B) to
operate the product with the headlights off.
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine
and the speed of the blades if the blades are
engaged. The throttle control has 2 end positions,
idle speed and full throttle.
A A
• Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
• Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION:
engine at idle speed (A) for longer time
than necessary. Too much operation
time at idle speed can decrease the life
of the spark plugs.
Choke control
The choke control is used for cold starts to supply
more fuel to the engine. Pull up the choke control
when you start a cold engine.
Product overview on page 3 for the position
Refer to
of the choke control.
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must be
obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer to
Operation conditions on page 9 for the correct
start conditions.
B
Do not operate the
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