Husqvarna PT26 D manual Driving on slopes, Do as follows

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Safety Instructions

•Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel toes.

•Make sure that you have ﬁrst aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.

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.

WARNING:

Do not drive down slopes with the unit raised. Control can be reduced due to the changed centre of gravity.

Do as follows

•Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc.

•Mow up and down, not side-to-side.

•The differential lock should also be used on slopes.

•Never drive the machine on terrain that slopes more than 10°.

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

Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.

Be extra cautious when driving on slopes

•Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.

•Always use rops and safety belt when driving on slopes

• Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if it proves necessary, turn slowly and gradually downward, 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.

•Be extra cautious with any additional equipment, which can alter the machine’s stability.

•Do not mow near verges, 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.

•Try not to stabilise the machine by putting a foot on the ground.

•When cleaning under the machine, it may never be driven near verges or ditches.

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Contents PT26 D Contents Page Driving and Transport on Public Roads IntroductionCongratulations TowingProper Service Serial NumberSymbols and Decals Important Information Safety Instructions General UseWhen driving Driving on slopes Do as followsMaintenance ChildrenAvoid sparking and its consequences by Other protective devices are not ﬁtted or are defective Transport Environment protectionUser responsibility Presentation Placement of controls Speed control Parking brakeControl panel SeatDifferential Lock Adjusting the cutting heightSteering wheel and steering wheel console FuellingWinter fuel and parafﬁn precipitation Controls on the control panelControl lever hydraulics Lifting the cutting unit transport positionIndicators trafﬁc kit option Switch for operation of cutting unitSwitch for extra hydraulic function hydraulic kit option Push button for horn trafﬁc kit optionThrottle control Starter switchHeadlight High speedRotating warning light trafﬁc kit option Weight transferSpare Power outlet Parking lights trafﬁc kit optionChronometer Adjusting the steering wheel settingLever for steering wheel console angle Rops Cooling system Cutting unit AntifreezeAccessories Driving Mowing TipsBefore Starting Start gas or ether must not be used for this engineStarting the engine Starting with a weak battery Starting in cold conditionsDriving the machine Bleeding in the event of fuel stoppage BrakingCutting the engine Engine stopMaintenance Schedule Maintenance250 500 1000 2000 250 500 1000 2000 Cleaning Removing the machine’s covers Cleaning the radiators heat exchangerAdjusting the pump and generator drive belts Checking radiatorgrillesReplacing the pump and generator drive belts Checking and adjusting the throttle controlAdjusting the parking brake Checking the exhaust systemReplacing the air ﬁlter Cleaning the cyclone ﬁlterServicing the air ﬁlter Emptying the particle trapServicing the fuel ﬁlter Bleeding the fuel systemChecking the Tyre Pressures Servicing the battery FusesChecking the Safety System FU2 FU9Replacing the bulb in the headlight Attaching and removing the cutting unit Light settingCutting Unit Components Side shifting the cutting unitImportant Information Setting the cutting height and tilt angle Cutting heightTilt angle Cutting Unit’s Service PositionPlacing in the Service Position Ground pressureReleasing the Service Position Cutting Unit ModelChecking the Blades Replacing the power take-off beltsAlways replace the belts in pairs Replacing the cutting unit belt Adjusting the power take-off beltsReplacing the belt on the Combi unit Removal of BioClip Plug General LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating the cablesPivot wheel bearings Handle for cutting height settingLubricating in Accordance with Lubrication Schedule Cutting unit’s bevel gearEngine Oil Power take-off shaft’s front support bearingLift cylinder Viscosity and qualityFilling engine oil Changing the Engine OilInspection off the oil level Replacing the engine’s oil ﬁlterHydraulic oil Filling hydraulic oilLifting arm’s rear bearings Hydraulic oil ﬁlter, changeCutting unit mounting Driver’s SeatParking brake cables Control cylinderLubrication Trouble Shooting Guide Problem CauseProblem Cause Problem Cause Trouble Shooting Guide Storage Winter StorageService Electrical system Hydraulic System Hydraulic System Fuel system Technical Data Data PT 26DTransmission Vibration levels4 Technical Data EU Declaration of Conformity only applies to Europe Design standardsDiverse design standards Design standards Page Page 1153893-26 ´z+Uy@¶6u¨ ´z+Uy@¶6u¨ Original instructions