Husqvarna RC 318T Workshop Manual

English – 3
1 Introduction and safety regulations
1.1 General
This workshop manual gives a full description of how
to do troubleshooting, repair and test of the ride-on
mower. It also gives safety instructions that the
personnel must obey during repair work.
1.2 Target group
This workshop manual is written for personnel with a
general knowledge of how to repair and do servicing
on ride-on mowers.
All personnel that repair or do servicing on the
product must read and understand the workshop
manual. The workshop manual is also suitable for use
when training new employees.
1.3 Revisions
If there are changes to the product, these are
gradually introduced into ongoing production. These
changes can have an e󰀨ect on servicing and/or spare
parts. This can cause sections of the workshop
manual to become out of date. Servicing information
is sent out for each change. To make sure that the
repair and servicing instructions are complete and up
to date, always read the workshop manual together
with all servicing information applicable for the ride-on
mower.
1.4 Tools
Special tools are required for some stages. All service
tools are listed in the Workshop Manual. Usage can
be seen in each section. For more information, see “3
Service tools” on page 10.
1.5 Safety instructions
WARNING: All personnel that repair or
do servicing on the product must read
and understand the safety instructions.
Warning symbols are found in this workshop manual
and on the product. Refer to “1.7 Symbols on the
product” on page 4.
Always apply a new warning decal if a warning
symbol is damaged or missing on the product.
Introduction and safety regulations
1.5.1 General directions
The workshop that repairs the ride-on mower must
have safety devices that comply with local
regulations.
Warnings and cautions are used to point out specially
important parts of the workshop manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of
injury or death if the instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of
material damage if the instructions are
not followed.
NOTE: Used to give more information that is nec-
essary in a given situation.
1.5.2 Special safety instructions
WARNING: Before you repair or do
servicing on this product, please read
and understand the following warnings.
• When you use compressed air, do not point the
air jet in the direction of your body. Air can go into
the blood circulation and kill you.
• The fuel used in this product and the fuel vapour
are dangerous. They can cause eye and skin
irritation, breathing problems and are highly
ammable.
• Do not operate the product in closed spaces
without good airow. This can result in death due
to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not use accessories and/or do changes that
are not approved by the manufacturer. This can
cause injury or death to the operator or other
persons.
• Always use original spare parts, tools and
accessories.
• Use approved hearing protection. Noise from the
product can result in permanent hearing loss.
• Use eye protection when you do work on springs
that have tension, for example the belt tensioning
spring. The belt tensioning spring can break,
eject and cause injury.
• Do not touch the mu󰀪er until it has cooled down.
Risk of burns. This is especially true if the ride-on
mower is equipped with a catalytic converter. The
lining on and in the catalytic converter element is
toxic for consumption. Use protective gloves
when working on the catalytic converter/mu󰀪er.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Use
protective gloves.

Husqvarna RC 318T Specifications

General

Brand	Husqvarna
Model	RC 318T
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English