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Husqvarna 850, 970 manual Driving the machine

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DRIVING

Driving the machine

1.Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal.

2.Press the clutch and engage the required gear.

The gearbox has five forward drive positions, neutral, and reverse. To engage reverse gear the lock button must be pressed down.

•Gears 1–4 are used for mowing.

•Gears 4–5 are used for transport.

Starting is possible irrespective of which gear is engaged.

Carefully release the clutch pedal and drive to the mowing area.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not change gear from forward drive to reverse while the machine is moving.

The clutch must be used for each gear change.

Stop the machine before changing for forward drive to reverse, otherwise the gearbox can be damaged.

Never use force to engage a gear. If a gear will not engage directly release and push down the clutch again, and then try to engage the gear again.

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Husqvarna 850, 970 manual Driving the machine

Contents

Operator´s manual 101Rider 850/970 R I D E RPage CONTENTSE Operator’s Manual for Rider 850 Rider I. General operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafe operation practices for ride-on mowers II. Slope operationPart Package IV. ServiceWheel assembly USA Danger, keep hands and feet awayEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Clear the area from stones etc. before cutting General useRead the instructions before starting the machine Never carry passengersCut slopes upwards and downwards, not sideways Be extra careful when driving on slopesDriving on slopes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSKeep children away from the mowing area MaintenanceChildren Never allow children to drive the machineNever drive the machine in an enclosed space Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuelClean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and other waste SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPRESENTATIONE PresentationLocation of the controls Clutch pedal EPRESENTATIONThrottle and Choke lever Brake pedalCutting unit Parking brakeGear shift PRESENTATIONELifting of the cutting unit transport position Lever for adjustment of cutting heightLift lever for cutting unit Lowering of the cutting unit cutting positionPRESENTATION SeatFuelling DRIVING Before startingStarting the engine DRIVING 4. Push the throttle control to position 3 chokeDriving the machine DRIVINGCutting tips Mowing patternDRIVING Starting on slopes Stopping the engineDRIVING MAINTENANCEE Maintenance scheduleEMAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoodsCheck the engine’s cooling air intake MAINTENANCECheck the engine’s oil level Checking of the fuel pump’s air filterChecking and adjustment of the steering wires EMAINTENANCECheck the safety system Adjusting the brakeCheck the level of the battery acid Checking the brakeReplacing the air filter EMAINTENANCEChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism Checking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure Rider MAINTENANCEAdjustment of the cutting unit’s parallelism EMAINTENANCE26 - English Dismantling the cutting unit MAINTENANCECutting unit on Rider 850 rear ejection Checking the bladesChecking the tyre pressure EMAINTENANCE4. Fit the drain plug and tighten Changing the oilLubrication MAINTENANCEEMAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wireReplacement of the fuel filter 30 - EnglishTROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE ProblemProcedure ESTORAGE Service«*2T6B¬ Winter storageTECHNICAL DATA «*2T6B¬