Husqvarna PT26 D manual Starting in cold conditions, Starting with a weak battery

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Driving

WARNING:

Never run the engine indoors, in enclosed or badly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide and carcinogenic substances.

5. Set the desired engine speed (even idle) using the throttle	Engine speed control in idling mode

control.
Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, for
3-5 minutes before loading it heavily.

Starting in cold conditions

If the engine does not start due to cold conditions, repeat glow plug heating and try starting again.

Start gas or ether must not be used.

Start gas or ether must not be used

Starting with a weak battery

WARNING:

Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open ﬂames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.

If jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your Rider is equipped with a 12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12- volt system with negative earth. Do not use your lawn mower battery to start other vehicles.

Connecting jump leads:

•Connect each end of the RED lead to the POSITIVE terminal (+) on each battery, and take care not to short-circuit an end against the chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK lead to the	Jump starting
NEGATIVE terminal (-) on the battery that is fully
charged.

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Contents PT26 D Contents Page Congratulations IntroductionDriving and Transport on Public Roads TowingSerial Number Proper ServiceSymbols and Decals Important Information General Use Safety InstructionsWhen driving Do as follows Driving on slopesChildren MaintenanceAvoid sparking and its consequences by Other protective devices are not ﬁtted or are defective Environment protection TransportUser responsibility Presentation Placement of controls Parking brake Speed controlSeat Control panelSteering wheel and steering wheel console Adjusting the cutting heightDifferential Lock FuellingControl lever hydraulics Controls on the control panelWinter fuel and parafﬁn precipitation Lifting the cutting unit transport positionSwitch for extra hydraulic function hydraulic kit option Switch for operation of cutting unitIndicators trafﬁc kit option Push button for horn trafﬁc kit optionHeadlight Starter switchThrottle control High speedSpare Power outlet Weight transferRotating warning light trafﬁc kit option Parking lights trafﬁc kit optionAdjusting the steering wheel setting ChronometerLever for steering wheel console angle Rops Cooling system Antifreeze Cutting unitAccessories Mowing Tips DrivingStart gas or ether must not be used for this engine Before StartingStarting the engine Starting in cold conditions Starting with a weak batteryDriving the machine Cutting the engine BrakingBleeding in the event of fuel stoppage Engine stopMaintenance Maintenance Schedule250 500 1000 2000 250 500 1000 2000 Cleaning Adjusting the pump and generator drive belts Cleaning the radiators heat exchangerRemoving the machine’s covers Checking radiatorgrillesAdjusting the parking brake Checking and adjusting the throttle controlReplacing the pump and generator drive belts Checking the exhaust systemServicing the air ﬁlter Cleaning the cyclone ﬁlterReplacing the air ﬁlter Emptying the particle trapBleeding the fuel system Servicing the fuel ﬁlterChecking the Tyre Pressures Fuses Servicing the batteryFU2 FU9 Checking the Safety SystemReplacing the bulb in the headlight Cutting Unit Components Light settingAttaching and removing the cutting unit Side shifting the cutting unitImportant Information Cutting height Setting the cutting height and tilt anglePlacing in the Service Position Cutting Unit’s Service PositionTilt angle Ground pressureCutting Unit Model Releasing the Service PositionReplacing the power take-off belts Checking the BladesAlways replace the belts in pairs Adjusting the power take-off belts Replacing the cutting unit beltReplacing the belt on the Combi unit Removal of BioClip Plug Lubrication Schedule LubricationGeneral Lubricating the cablesLubricating in Accordance with Lubrication Schedule Handle for cutting height settingPivot wheel bearings Cutting unit’s bevel gearLift cylinder Power take-off shaft’s front support bearingEngine Oil Viscosity and qualityChanging the Engine Oil Filling engine oilHydraulic oil Replacing the engine’s oil ﬁlterInspection off the oil level Filling hydraulic oilCutting unit mounting Hydraulic oil ﬁlter, changeLifting arm’s rear bearings Driver’s SeatControl cylinder Parking brake cablesLubrication Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Problem Cause Trouble Shooting Guide Winter Storage StorageService Electrical system Hydraulic System Hydraulic System Fuel system Data PT 26D Technical DataTransmission Vibration levels4 Technical Data Design standards EU Declaration of Conformity only applies to EuropeDiverse design standards Design standards Page Page Original instructions 1153893-26 ´z+Uy@¶6u¨ ´z+Uy@¶6u¨