Husqvarna YTH2748 Owner's Manual

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2I. GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on themachine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or underthe machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening atall times.• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate the machine.• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.Always look down and behind before and while back-ing.• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoiddischarging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop theblades when crossing gravel surfaces.SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURETO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.WARNING: In order to prevent ac-cidental starting when setting up,transporting, ad just ing or making re-pairs, always disconnect spark plugwire and place wire where it cannotcontact spark plug.WARNING: Do not coast down a hillin neutral, you may lose control of thetractor.WARNING: Tow only the attachmentsthat are rec ommended by and com-ply with speci fications of the manu -fac turer of your tractor. Use commonsense when towing. Operate only atthe lowest possible speed when on aslope. Too heavy of a load, while ona slope, is dangerous. Tires can losetraction with the ground and cause youto lose control of your tractor.WARNINGEngine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi calsknown to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproduc tive harm.WARNINGBattery posts, terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds, chemicals knownto the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birthdefects or other repro ductive harm. Wash handsafter handling.• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,discharge guard, or other safety devices in place andworking.• Slow down before turning.• Never leave a running machine unattended. Alwaysturn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, andremove keys before dismounting.• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engineand wait for all parts to come to a complete stop beforecleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, orunclogging the discharge guard.• Operate machine only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do not operate the machine while under the influenceof alcohol or drugs.• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-ways.• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machineinto a trailer or truck.• Always wear eye protection when operating ma-chine.• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-lated injuries. These operators should evaluate theirability to operate the riding mower safely enough toprotect themselves and others from serious injury.• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheelweights or counterweights.• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debrisbuild-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine partsand burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leavesor other debris which can cause build-up to occur.Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating orstoring the machine. Allow machine to cool beforestorage.II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control andtip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,do not mow it.• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hiddenobjects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.Tall grass can hide obstacles.• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not haveto stop or shift while on the slope.• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.Always keep the machine in gear when going downslopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If thetires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceedslowly straight down the slope.• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction,which could cause the machine to roll over.• Use extra care while operating machine with grasscatchers or other attachments; they can affect thestability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your footon the ground.• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is overthe edge or if the edge caves in.