Husqvarna TS 142TXD - Controls and Movement; Cutting Deck Operation

To start a cold engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
Refer to
To engage and disengage the cutting
deck on page 15 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 13 .
4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle
position.
5. Pull out the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position to warm up the engine. If the
temperature is low, some minutes is necessary
for the engine to get warm.
CAUTION:
If the ambient
temperature is less than 40° F (4°
C), you must let the engine operate
1 minute at idle speed before you
operate the product. This is to let the
transmission warm up. Make sure
that the brake pedal is fully released.
10. Push in the choke control.
To set the cutting deck in transport
position or mow position
The cutting deck must be in transport position during
transportation.
• To set the product in transport position, pull the
cutting height lever in the direction of the seat
and put it in the highest cutting height position.
• To set the product in mow position, set the
correct cutting height. Refer to
To set the cutting
height on page 13
.
To set the cutting height
• Pull the lift lever in the direction of the seat and
put it in 1 of the notches for the correct cutting
height.
To move forward and rearward
The direction and speed of movement is controlled
by the forward and reverse drive pedals.
1. Start the engine.
2. Disengage the parking brake. Refer to
To
engage and disengage the parking brake on
page 14
.
3. To start movement, slowly push down on the
forward drive pedal (A) or the reverse drive pedal
(B).
A
B
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