Husqvarna Z448 Manuel D'utilisation page 11

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
10 . The control levers can be moved forward and
rearward from a neutral position. Refer to
the product on page 19 .
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 15 .
applied. Refer to
Ignition key
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Start position (A)
• Run position (B)
• Headlight position (C)
• Stop position (D)
(Fig. 33)
Headlights
(Fig. 33)
• 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.
(Fig. 34)
• 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 10 for the
Refer to
position 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
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Product overview on page
To operate
Do not operate the
connected to it. The correct start conditions must
be obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer
Operation conditions on page 15 for the correct
to
start conditions.
• Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
(Fig. 35)
• Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
(Fig. 36)
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the fuel level and will flash
yellow when the fuel level is approximately 1.0
Product overview on page 10
gallons/3.8 l. Refer to
for the position of the fuel gauge.
(Fig. 37)
Fuel shut-off valve
Product overview on page 10 for the
Refer to
position of the fuel shut-off valve.
The fuel shut-off valve is closed when the tab on the
knob is perpendicular to the fuel line.
Fuses
The location of the fuses is in the fuse box. The fuse
box is below the seat. Tilt the seat forward to get
access the fuse box. Refer to the decal on the fuse
box for identification of the different fuses.
Hour meter
The product has an hour meter that show how
many hours of operation that the blades have been
Product overview on page 10 for
engaged. Refer to
the position of the hour meter.
(Fig. 38)
Each 50 hours an oil level symbol will show for 2
Lubrication schedule on page 26 .
hours. Refer to
Symbols on the product
(Fig. 4) WARNING: This product can be
dangerous and cause serious injury or
death to the operator or others. Be
careful and use the product correctly.
(Fig. 5)
Use protective glasses.
(Fig. 6)
Parking brake.
(Fig. 7) Engine speed – fast.
(Fig. 8)
Slow.
(Fig. 9) Fuel.
(Fig. 10) Use protective gloves.
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