Husqvarna 15V2 manual Driving on slopes, Proceed as follows

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Driving on slopes

Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it.

Proceed as follows:

•Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.

•Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.

•Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 15°.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope.

•Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.

•Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if necessary, turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible.

•Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply. The machine engine-brakes better in low gear.

•Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that can change the stability of the machine.

•Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.

•Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can lose their grip so that the machine skids.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

•When cleaning the chassis the machine must never be driven close to an edge or ditch.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase stability.

Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.

Be especially careful when driving on slopes.

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Contents English RiderSvenska Contents Dear customer IntroductionTravel and transport on public roads TowingSerial number Good serviceExplanation of Symbols General use Safety InstructionsKeep children away from the area to be mowed Proceed as follows Driving on slopesChildren MaintenanceDo not smoke when carrying out maintenance Transport Presentation PresentationLocation of the controls Choke lever Throttle controlSpeed limiter Parking brakeLift lever for cutting unit Cutting unitLever for adjustment of cutting height SeatFuelling Driving Before startingStarting the engine Driving Driving the machine Cutting tips Release lever Stopping the engineMaintenance schedule MaintenanceDaily Maintenance interval Hours Before start 100 200Engine hood Removing the machine hoodsFront hood Right-hand fenderChecking and adjustment of the steering wires Adjusting the brakePoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Checking and adjustment of the throttle wire Checking and adjusting the choke wireReplacing the fuel filter Varning Replacing the air filterCheck the level of the battery acid Checking of the fuel pump’s air filterFitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Inspecting the safety system Main fuse Checking the tyre pressureChecking the engine’s cooling air intake Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand Fitting the cutting unitRemoving the cutting unit Installing BioClipChecking and adjusting the cutting unit’s ground pressure Belt replacement on BioClip Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unitChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism Replacing the cutting unit beltBelt change on Combi Maintenance Placing in service position Service position for the cutting unitMaintenance Restoring from service position Checking the blades Removal of BioClip plug Combi Replacing the break-pin BioClip 90, CombiChecking the engine’s oil level LubricationChanging the oil filter Changing the oilLubricating the belt adjuster Checking the transmission’s oil levelGeneral lubrication Problem Procedure Trouble Shooting ScheduleStorage ServiceWinter storage CoverTechnical Data EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Service Journal Pre-delivery serviceWork done Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign ´z+H-¶6-¨ English 114 01