Husqvarna Pro 18 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 even 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 Rider Pro 15 Rider Pro Contents Instruction Dear customerDriving and transport on public roads TowingSerial number Safety InstructionsGood service Explanation of Symbols Read the instructionsSafety instructions General useKeep children away from the area to be mowed Driving on slopes Proceed as followsMaintenance ChildrenDo not smoke when carrying out maintenance Transport Speed limiter PresentationPresentation Cutting unit Location of the controls ProPresentation Presentation PRO Throttle controlChoke lever ChronometerLever for adjustment of the cutting height Lift lever for cutting unitFuelling Parking brakeSeat Throttle control Lift lever for cutting unit Lights and power outlet Release lever DrivingCutting tips Starting the engine Driving PROBefore starting Driving PRO Driving the machine Stopping the engine Before starting Driving PRO Driving the machine Stopping the engine Year MaintenanceMaintenance schedule Year 100 300 Removing of the machine hoods Engine cover ProFront cover Transmission coverRight-hand fender Pro Left-hand fender ProChecking and adjustment of the steering wires Adjusting the parking brake Checking and adjustment of the throttle wireChecking and adjusting the choke wire Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking powerReplacement of the fuel filter Pro Cleaning the pulse air filter Checking of the fuel pump’s air filterMuffler air intake Check the transmission’s air intakeReplacing the air filter Pro Maintenance Cleaning the engine and muffler Checking the engine’s cooling air intakeFitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Check the level of the battery acidProcedures on contact with acid Inspecting the safety system Replacing the light bulbs, Pro Fuses Checking the tyre pressureFitting the cutting unit Observe caution to avoid trapping your handInstalling BioClip Removing the cutting unitChecking and adjusting the cutting unit’s ground pressure Cutting HeightAdjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit Belt replacement on BioClipChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism Replacing the cutting unit beltBelt change on Combi Maintenance Service position for the cutting unit Placing in service positionMaintenance Restoring from service position Checking the blades Replacing the break-pin BioClip 90, Combi Removal of BioClip plug CombiLubrication chart LubricationLubrication Lubricating wires GeneralPedal mechanism in frame tunnel Pro Driver’s seat Chains in frame tunnelTriangular link and joints Throttle and choke wires, lever bearings Belt tensionerEngine oil Gear lever Changing the engine oilTransmission Parking brake wireTransmission oil level Replacing the oil filter Hydraulic oil filter, changeTrouble Shooting Schedule Problem ProcedureService StorageWinter storage CoverWiring Diagram PRO BL =BR = Technical Data Combi Cutting unit BioClipSide ejector Rear ejector EU-DECLARATION of Conformity EU declaration of conformity Only applies to EuropeWork done ServicejournalPre-delivery service Hour service Servicejournal 100/200 hour service Servicejournal At least once a season Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign Servicejournal ´z+H.6¶6*¨ Page 114 01 2003W07