Husqvarna Z448 Manuel D'utilisation page 18

• Do not move the control levers to the fully
forward position or the fully reverse position
during the initial operation.
• Learn how to operate the movement of the
product on a hard surface, for example concrete
or asphalt, before you operate the product on a
lawn for the first time.
To do before you operate the
product
WARNING:
product, you must read and understand
the safety chapter.
WARNING:
product, you must make sure that there
are no stones or other objects in the
work area that can be thrown by the
rotating blades.
• Do the daily maintenance. Refer to
schedule on page 20 .
• Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
• Set the cutting height. Refer to
height on page 19 .
To fill fuel
WARNING:
flammable. Be careful and refuel
outdoors, refer to
16 .
WARNING:
exhaust system become very hot during
operation. Risk of burn injury. Let the
engine and the exhaust system become
cool before you fill fuel in the product.
WARNING:
tank as a support area.
CAUTION:
result in engine damage.
The engine runs on gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 91 RON (87 AKI), not mixed with oil. We
recommend biodegradable alkylate gasoline.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if it is necessary.
• Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Fill to the bottom of
the fuel tank neck.
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Before you operate the
Before you operate the
Maintenance
To set the cutting
Gasoline is very
Fuel safety on page
The engine and the
Do not use the fuel
Incorrect type of fuel can
To adjust the seat
The position of the seat can be moved forward or
rearward.
1. Park the product on level ground.
2. Push the seat forward to fold the seat forward.
3. Loosen the bolts. (Fig. 41)
4. Move the seat to the correct position.
5. Tighten the bolts.
6. Put the seat down.
To engage and disengage the
parking brake
This product has no dedicated parking brake lever.
The parking brake is integrated in the 2 control
levers.
• Push the 2 control levers away from the seat
at the same time to engage the parking brake.
Product overview on page 10 for the
Refer to
location of the control levers.
Note:
The product must be stationary when
you engage the parking brake.
Note:
The engine will stop if you do not push
the 2 control levers away from the seat at the
same time.
• Pull the 2 control levers in the direction of the
seat to disengage the parking brake.
To disengage and engage the drive
system
CAUTION:
engage the drive system when the
product is parked on level ground.
If it is necessary to move the product by hand, with
the engine off, the drive system must be disengaged.
The drive system is disengaged and engaged by the
bypass valves. The bypass valves are found on the
front of each transmission.
Follow the procedure below to disengage the drive
system.
1. Park the product on level ground and stop the
engine.
2. Set the cutting deck to the lowest position.
3. Set the control levers in neutral position.
4. Lift the seat.
5. Turn the 2 bypass levers to the horizontal
position. (Fig. 42)
Note:
Push the product by hand onto a truck
or trailer. Do not push the control levers.
Only disengage or
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