Husqvarna m-zt61 Operator's Manual

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The following conditions must be fulfilled beforethe engine can be started:• The blade switch must be pressed downwardinto the disengaged position.• The park brake must be up into the activatedposition.• Both steering controls must be in the locked(outer) neutral position.Starting the Engine1. Sit on the seat.2. Raise the mower deck to the transportposition by locking the lift pedal forward.3. Activate the park brake, pulling the leverupwards.4. Push the blade switch down to disengage themower blades.5. Move the steering controls outward to thelocked (outer) neutral position.6. Move throttle control to the middle position. Ifthe engine is cold, pull the choke control up.IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run thestarter for more than five seconds each time. Ifthe engine does not start, wait approximatelyten seconds before retrying.7. Open the fuel tank valve.8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the startposition.Before Starting1. Read the sections on Safety and Controlsbefore starting the machine.2. Perform the daily maintenance beforestarting (see Maintenance Schedule in theMaintenance section).3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fueltank.4. Adjust the seat to the desired position.5. Set the deck cutting height by inserting the liftpin into the desired cut height.9. When the engine starts, immediately releasethe ignition key back to the run position.Slowly push in the choke control knob, if itwas used to start a cold engine.10. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Letthe engine to run at a moderate speed,approximately mid throttle, for a short timebefore use.11. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (nochoke).18OPE RATION