Husqvarna MZ6128ZT / 966613101, MZ5225ZT / 966690501 manual Operating on Hills

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OPERATION

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions.

WARNING!

Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes.

The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.

To restart movement, release the parking brake.

Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion.

Make all turns slowly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.

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Place controls in neutral position

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Release the parking brake to restart movement

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Contents Operator Manual All rights reserved Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and decals Manual Performing any Safety Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsMotion Control Levers Tracking Knob Hour MeterChoke Control Model MZ5225ZT onlyBlade Switch Ignition SwitchParking Brake Fuses Cutting Height Adjuster Seat Adjustment LeverFuel Shut Off Valve Fuel Tank Hydro Release LeversOperation TrainingSteering Before Starting Starting the EngineMove the throttle to the middle position Open the fuel tank valve Weak Battery Jumper CablesTo remove cables, reverse order Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch RunningOperating on Hills Stopping the Engine Mowing Tips Manual Transport Maintenance Maintenance Battery Replacing batterySafety System Tire PressuresDeck Belt Installation Deck BeltDeck Belt Removal Belts Belt InstallationPump Belt Replacing Pump BeltCutting Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deckAnti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels CleaningUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing HardwareLubrication Lubrication ScheduleGeneral Front Wheel Bearings Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Mount Deck SpindlesTransaxle Transmission Fluid Change Purging Procedures Troubleshooting guide Problem CauseTroubleshooting guide Service StorageWinter Storage Engine Pigtail PUR WHT GRY Technical Data MZ5225ZT MZ6128 ZTFrame Standard Hardware Torque SpecificationsHex Head Cap Screws Metric Standard HardwareConformity certificates USA requirementsAction Service JournalDelivery Service Stamp, signAfter 10 hours Date, mtr reading Stamp, signDaily Service Hour Service Service Journal Service Journal At least once each year Page 115 390127R1 08/31/10