Husqvarna SC18/968981201 - Manual (Page 4)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equip-
ment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Do not hesitate to call your
dealer or Husqvarna if additional information is required.
The following safety symbols are used throughout the manual to alert you to information about
unsafe actions or situations:
DANGER: indicates immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or death.
WARNING: indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death and or major
equipment or property damage.
CAUTION: indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury and/or minor equipment or
property damage.
This equipment should not be modified without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization. Doing
so without our written permission may not only affect the equipments performance and durability, but
also create safety hazards for the operator and the surroundings. Warranty will be void if changes
are made to the equipment without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
DO:
• Only start with shift lever in neutral.
• Read all maintenance and service instructions before attempting work.
• Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions.
• Inspect area to be cut and remove rocks, wire, string and other objects that might present hazard
before starting.
• Identify and mark all in ground objects to be avoided, such as sprinkler heads, stakes, water
valves, clothes line anchors, etc.
• This machine was designed for sod cutting only. It is not intended for any other use.
DO NOT:
• Do not start in gear.
• Do not cut at high transport speeds.
• Do not use on any surface other than grass.
• Do not operate on slopes exceeding 35% grade.
• Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
• Do not run engine in an unventilated area.
• Do not shift with throttle engaged.
• Do not run engine while servicing. Remove spark plug wire before servicing.
• Do not remove guards when operating.
• Do not lift this 330 lb. machine.
OPERATOR’S TIPS
• To engage reverse gear you may have to push the machine back and forth while pulling the shift
lever.
• Stop before shifting gears.
• Cut going down hill on unlevel ground.
• End cuts by pushing the blade engagement lever forward while still holding the throttle to cut the
end of the sod strip as the blade rises.
• Soil conditions will effect cutting depth Readjusting the blade depth may be required as you move
from hard soil to soft or moist soil conditions.