Husqvarna TS 242TXD - Advanced Operation Features; Using the Cruise Control; Headlight Operation; Engaging and Disengaging the Cutting Deck

To use the cruise control
Only use the cruise control for forward travel on
smooth, straight surfaces. The cruise control will
disengage automatically if the conditions for cruise
control become unsatisfactory.
1. Push the forward drive pedal (A) down. Keep the
forward drive pedal in a position that gives the
correct speed for the terrain.
B A C
2. Pull the cruise control lever (B) up and hold it
while you release the forward drive pedal.
3. Release the cruise control lever to engage the
cruise control.
4. Push the brake pedal (C) or tap on the forward
drive pedal to disengage the cruise control.
To use the headlight
• Push the power switch to position (A) to make
the headlight come on.
A
B
• Push the power switch to position (B) to make
the headlight go off.
To engage and disengage the
cutting deck
The product has an operator presence control
(OPC). When you go away from the seat with the
engine on and the cutting deck engaged, the engine
stops.
Stay fully and in the center of the seat to make sure
that the engine operates correctly and does not stop
on rough terrain or hills.
1. Set the correct cutting height. Refer to
To set the
cutting height on page 13
.
2. Move the attachment clutch control.
a) Pull the attachment clutch control upwards to
engage the cutting deck.
b) Push the attachment clutch control down to
disengage the cutting deck.
To use the reverse operation system
(ROS)
Note: If you try to go rearward with the product
when the cutting deck is engaged, the engine stops
immediately. Engage the ROS to go rearward with
the product when the cutting deck is engaged.
WARNING: Before and while you
operate the product rearward, look down
and behind the product for the safety of
others.
1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS.
BA
2. Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start
movement.
3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine
"ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
schedule. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on
page 17 .
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Do not use tire chains when you attach the
cutting deck to the product.
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