Husqvarna TC138 Manuel D'utilisation page 20

To use the reverse operation system
(ROS)
Note:
If you try to go rearward with the product
when the cutting deck is engaged, the engine stops
immediately. Engage the ROS to go rearward with
the product when the cutting deck is engaged.
WARNING:
operate the product rearward, look down
and behind the product for the safety of
others.
1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS.
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2. Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start
movement.
3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine
"ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
Maintenance schedule on
schedule. Refer to
page 22 .
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Do not use tire chains when you attach the
cutting deck to the product.
• Make sure that the cutting deck is level. Refer to
To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck on
page 29 .
• If the grass is high, start with a high cutting
height and decrease it gradually.
• Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
• Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
• Use the left side of the cutting deck when you cut
near trees, bushes or paths. The blade cuts
approximately 15 mm in from the side of the
cutting deck.
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Before and while you
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• When you cut large areas, move the product to
the right during 1 or 2 turns around the work
area. This procedure will keep the grass
discharge away from shrubs, fences and
driveways. After approximately 2 turns around
the work area, cut in the opposite direction.
• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
To empty the grass catcher
The product has an alarm that goes off if the grass
catcher is full. To stop the alarm, disengage the
To engage and disengage the
cutting deck. Refer to
cutting deck on page 19 .
1. Move the product to a location where you can
empty the grass catcher.
2. Make sure that the transaxle is in the neutral
position and engage the parking brake.
3. Pull up the handle on the grass catcher to the
highest position.
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